Noida Sports City: Momnathal Villagers Protest Over Land Dispute
Residents of Momnathal village in Noida Sector 150 have protested against a revised Sports City layout, alleging that their homes and an existing village road have been shown as vacant land.
- Villagers allege that land inhabited by around 4,000 people has been included in a revised layout plan.
- More than 100 objections were reportedly submitted concerning plot SC 01 in Sector 150.
- Residents demand a review of the layout to protect their homes, land and existing road infrastructure.
Noida: A land dispute has emerged in Noida’s Sector 150, where residents of Momnathal village are opposing a revised layout plan submitted for the Sports City project. The villagers allege that land occupied by approximately 4,000 people has been marked as vacant and included in the plan associated with plot SC 01.
After their complaints allegedly failed to resolve the issue, residents staged a protest against the builder and the Noida Authority, including a candlelight march late Tuesday night.
The dispute centres on the revised layout plans submitted for Sports City developments in Sectors 78, 79, 150 and 152. The Noida Authority had invited objections to these plans, with October 11 set as the deadline.
According to the information provided, 225 objections were submitted across the projects, including more than 100 related to SC 01 in Sector 150. The villagers claim that the proposed changes do not accurately reflect the existing settlement and its infrastructure.
One of the main concerns raised by Momnathal residents is the omission of a 12-metre-wide road that runs through the village. According to the villagers, the road has been recorded in village population documents for around 15 years and is also reflected in the Authority’s earlier layout plan.
Residents further claim that the road has been reconstructed several times by the Authority and is supported by existing civic infrastructure, including sewerage and drainage systems. Electricity poles have also been installed in the surrounding area. They argue that the road’s omission from the revised plan raises questions about whether the proposal accurately represents the land and infrastructure already in use.
The villagers have submitted a written complaint to the Noida Authority’s planning department, seeking an examination of the revised layout and correction of the disputed land records.
Residents have also alleged that officials associated with the Authority’s work circle are pressuring them to surrender their land in favour of the builder. The villagers say they are unwilling to give up their properties and fear that approval of the disputed layout could put their homes and long-established settlement at risk.
Some residents have additionally alleged possible collusion between the builder and Authority officials in the preparation of the revised plan. These allegations have not been independently established. The villagers want the Authority to verify the actual land use, recognise the existing settlement and road, and ensure that their interests are protected before any layout approval is granted.
The dispute comes amid efforts to move stalled Sports City projects forward and address the concerns of homebuyers awaiting possession of their flats. The project-related process is intended to help restore progress on developments that have remained delayed and facilitate the resolution of issues affecting buyers.
The Supreme Court has directed the Noida Authority to process revised layout plans for eligible Sports City developers in accordance with applicable rules. Progress on these approvals is also expected to help the Authority recover dues from developers.
However, the allegations raised by Momnathal residents highlight the need to balance the revival of stalled real estate projects with the protection of existing settlements and land rights. Approval of revised layouts without properly examining disputed land and infrastructure could deepen tensions between villagers, developers and the Authority.
The immediate issue is whether the Noida Authority will examine the villagers’ objections and verify the disputed land boundaries, existing road records and settlement details before taking a decision on the revised plan.
Residents are demanding that the layout be corrected to reflect the ground situation and that their homes and land are protected. The Authority’s review and any subsequent decision on the objections will be important in determining how the dispute progresses.
For homebuyers awaiting progress in the Sports City project, the outcome could also influence the process of resolving development-related issues. However, the timeline and final outcome remain uncertain until the relevant authorities clarify their position.
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