Noida’s 56 Unsafe Buildings Face Eviction Notices as Property Safety Checks Intensify

Noida, Uttar Pradesh | September 12, 2026: Noida Authority has started issuing vacate notices for 56 buildings classified as dilapidated and unsafe, putting renewed focus on structural safety and unauthorised construction across the city. The action comes days after the deadly building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, which claimed seven lives.

For residents, however, the notices have created a difficult property dilemma: leaving an unsafe home may be necessary for safety, but many families have no clear information about alternative accommodation or rehabilitation.

Notices Issued in Several Crowded Areas

The buildings are located in areas including Sadarpur, Nithari, Mamura, Salarpur and Bhangel. One notice served to an EWS flat owner in Sector 31 cited poor maintenance and construction beyond the sanctioned plan as factors affecting structural safety.

The Authority has asked occupants to vacate and move to safer buildings.

Many Structures Were Flagged Years Ago

The current action is not based on a new survey. After the 2018 Shahberi building collapse, Noida Authority surveyed the city and identified 1,757 unauthorised structures. Among them, 56 were classified as dilapidated.

Earlier demolition drives did not fully resolve the problem, and several of the structures now facing notices are reportedly from that original list.

 

Unauthorised Construction Adds to the Risk

Noida's revised rules for urban villages allow a maximum FAR of 1.8 on freehold plots and buildings up to 15 metres or three floors. However, officials said several multi-storey buildings have been constructed without sanctioned maps.

For property owners, such deviations can create both safety risks and legal complications, particularly when buildings are later sold, occupied or used for additional floors and rooms.

Residents Want a Rehabilitation Plan

While the Authority says the notices are intended to protect occupants, resident groups have questioned how families are expected to leave immediately without a clear relocation plan.

They have called for structural audits of older buildings and temporary accommodation or rehabilitation support, particularly for EWS families, children and elderly residents.

 

What This Means for Noida Property Owners

The action could lead to closer scrutiny of old buildings and properties where construction has deviated from sanctioned plans. Buyers should be particularly careful when purchasing older or independently constructed properties to verify sanctioned maps, structural safety and applicable approvals.

The issue also highlights a larger challenge for Noida: identifying unsafe buildings is only the first step. Long-term redevelopment, rehabilitation and enforcement will determine whether these properties remain a recurring safety risk.