Mahagun Mywoods AOA Meet Ends in Chaos, GBM Adjourned

• Sharp disagreement between residents over timing of AOA formation

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum amid heated exchanges

• Fresh GBM scheduled for January 14 to discuss election process

Greater Noida West: The long-running debate over self-governance at Mahagun Mywoods resurfaced sharply on Sunday when a General Body Meeting (GBM) called to initiate the formation of an Apartment Owners Association (AOA) ended in chaos and had to be adjourned without any decision.

The township, home to nearly 6,500 families, has been without an elected AOA for years, leaving the builder’s management in charge of daily operations. Sunday’s meeting was meant to break that deadlock, but instead exposed deep divisions among residents on whether the society is ready to take over its own affairs.

Two camps, one unresolved question

Residents were split into two broad groups. One section argued that forming an AOA right now could prove risky, as they claim several basic amenities and construction works are still incomplete. According to them, taking over maintenance before the developer completes all promised infrastructure could push financial and legal burdens onto residents.

“Until the project is fully ready, the builder should remain responsible,” said one resident who opposed immediate AOA formation. “Otherwise, residents may end up paying for unfinished work.”

However, another large group took the opposite view, insisting that delaying the AOA is the real problem. They accused the builder-run management of functioning without transparency, making it difficult for residents to track where their maintenance money is being spent.

Service disruptions fuel anger

The push for a resident-run body has been growing for months, largely due to recurring service issues. During the GBM, several homeowners voiced frustration over frequent disruptions despite paying maintenance on time.

Residents alleged that:

• Electricity connections are often cut due to unpaid dues to power suppliers.

• Security guards face salary delays, leading to strikes and weak security.

• Communication from the management is irregular, leaving residents in the dark during emergencies.

“We are paying every month, yet we face power cuts and security issues,” one resident said during the meeting. “Only an AOA can bring financial discipline and accountability.”

Why the meeting collapsed

As the arguments intensified, the meeting failed to achieve the minimum quorum required to pass any resolution. With voices raised and no consensus in sight, the organisers were forced to adjourn the GBM without setting up the election process.

A fresh meeting has now been scheduled for January 14 at 7 PM, where residents are expected to discuss the formation of an AOA Election Committee—a key first step toward holding formal elections.

Why forming an AOA is important

Across Uttar Pradesh and NCR, the creation of an Apartment Owners Association is not just a community preference—it is anchored in law and standard governance practice.

Under the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act and RERA guidelines, developers are required to help form an AOA once a significant number of units are occupied or sold. Over time, the management of common areas, finances, and maintenance must be transferred to the elected body.

An AOA gives residents:

• Financial transparency through audited accounts and dedicated society bank accounts

• Control over services, including the ability to appoint or replace facility managers

• Legal standing to represent the society before authorities, utilities, and courts

Even in large projects where some construction is still pending, many NCR societies form AOAs in phases. This allows residents to track pending works, enforce builder commitments, and prevent delays.

What January 14 could decide

The next GBM could be a turning point for Mahagun Mywoods. If residents manage to agree on an Election Committee, it will open the door to:

• Finalising voter lists and nomination rules

• Fixing a timeline for AOA elections

• Seeking financial disclosures from the builder’s management

• Laying out a roadmap for maintenance and infrastructure handover

For a township as large as Mahagun Mywoods, the outcome will shape whether day-to-day operations remain under the developer or move into the hands of the people who live there.