Residents of Omicron-3 Sector in Greater Noida have accused the Greater Noida Authority of ignoring their repeated demands for cleaning a vacant plot that has turned into a major source of inconvenience and fear. According to local residents and the sector’s Residents Welfare Association (RWA), the plot has remained unattended for over two years, despite multiple complaints.
The vacant plot belongs to a housing development society and is located in Block A of Omicron-3. Over time, the area has become overgrown with dense wild bushes, while people have also started dumping garbage there.
Health and safety risks increase
Residents say the unchecked growth of bushes has created an ideal environment for snakes, insects, and other potentially dangerous creatures. The accumulation of waste has further worsened sanitation conditions, especially during the rainy season.
Apart from hygiene issues, locals fear that the thick vegetation provides hiding spots for anti-social elements, increasing the risk of snatching, theft, and other crimes in the area.
RWA voices concern.
Omicron-3 RWA President Raja Mavi said that the vacant plot has been a long-standing problem for residents. He stated that the unclean area has begun to affect daily movement within the sector and has raised serious security concerns, particularly for women, children, and elderly residents.
He added that repeated requests to the Greater Noida Authority have failed to yield any permanent solution.
Demand for immediate action
RWA General Secretary Pankaj Thakur emphasised that the safety and cleanliness of residents should be a top priority. He demanded that the authority carry out immediate cleaning of the plot and ensure regular maintenance in the future to prevent the problem from recurring.
According to the RWA, the lack of timely civic action reflects broader issues in addressing residents’ basic concerns.
Residents fear crime and accidents
Local residents claim that due to poor visibility and lack of maintenance, incidents such as chain snatching or accidents could occur at any time. Parents have expressed concern over children passing through the area, while senior citizens avoid the route altogether.
Authority yet to respond.
As of now, no official response has been issued by the Greater Noida Authority regarding a timeline for cleaning the vacant plot. Residents say they will continue to raise the issue until a permanent solution is implemented.
Call for accountability
The situation has once again highlighted the importance of regular maintenance of vacant land in residential sectors. Residents believe timely action by civic authorities can prevent small issues from turning into major safety and public health problems.
