Noida: Paras Tierea residents oppose hike in CAM, registrar says reduced rates only

By Bricksnwall | 2026-05-16

The new AOA increased CAM taxes from ₹2.30 per sqft to around ₹4 per sqft, while DG rates were hiked from roughly ₹17.67 per unit to ₹25 per unit, residents alleged.

Residents of Paras Tierea have accused the newly elected apartment owners association (AOA) of arbitrarily increasing the charges for common area maintenance (CAM), diesel generator (DG) usage and other amenities without due approval from the general body. This has led to the office of the deputy registrar, firms, societies and chits to put an interim stay on the enhanced charges till the matter is disposed of.

The increases are necessitated by outstanding liabilities and deficits, the AOA said.

Paras Tierea comprises of approximately 3,954 flats and 135 commercial units with an estimated population of approximately 19,000 inhabitants.

The residents alleged that the CAM charges had been raised from around Rs 2.30 per sq ft to about Rs 4 per sq ft and the DG rates from about Rs 17.67 per unit to Rs 25 per unit with GST.

Sinking fund was also enhanced from 10 paise per sq ft to 80 paise per sq ft. The revised charges, the residents claimed, would raise the society’s monthly receipts from roughly ₹1.90 crore to over ₹2.40 crore, an additional ₹50 lakh in revenues per month.

The election took place on March 1. The board, on assuming responsibility, called a general body meeting (GBM). Shortly after they raised the CAM charges, citing a shortfall left by the previous board. But even when they were there earlier, there was a deficit of roughly ₹4 crore, and the same gap kept widening,” said Sailabh Khatri, a resident of Paras Tierea.

“Any resolution adopted at a GBM must be included on the official agenda distributed before the meeting according to the society by-laws. There was no talk of changes to the CAM charges. Even if they talked about it, the method was not proper,” he added.

“The hearing is fixed for May 30, 2026 at 1 PM in office of the undersigned,” said the authority in an order issued by the office of the Deputy Registrar, businesses, societies and chits, a copy of which was examined by HT. You must go on the given date and time with all essential documents/evidence and submit your case. “It is further directed that the enhanced CAM charges shall remain stayed till disposal of the matter.”

There was a substantial jump in the CAM charges without showing majority consent in the GBM and now a huge number of residents are resisting the raise. Former board member and resident Sumit Gupta said: “An interim stay order has also been issued, but the board has not complied with it so far.

Sukhpal Singh Rana, head of the board of management, responded to the claims, saying that the revised charges were essential to address pending liabilities and infrastructural inadequacies inherited from the previous board.

"I was elected 1st of March. The former president now heads this campaign. “As he walked out of the office, liabilities of Rs 7.97 crore spread across 34 vendors were outstanding,” Rana claimed.

“During the last board’s term, nearly 956 fire extinguishers expired, and around 350 more need refilling. This was a serious fire safety risk to residents,” he said.

All the six DG sets, totalling about 35,000 KVA in capacity, had not been serviced for a full year. Engine oil and radiators and filters have not been kept in order. “We have now spent ₹37 lakh to make them working condition again,” he said.

Rana dismissed claims of procedural irregularities, saying discussions on the ideas were held during the March 9 GBM.

“There were discussions on financial matters, budgets and a number of other issues. The vast majority of ideas were adopted. “Of the 154 only around 15-18 were opposed to the CAM increase,” he stated.

The total deficit of the society had reached about ₹14 crore and numerous invoices including power and water dues were waiting, he said.

Rana further noted that the board had not been legally served the order of the deputy registrar and legal action will be taken after the official copy was obtained.

This rise is for only one year until the deficit is made up. “When the situation normalises, the charges should come down to ₹3.30 per sqft. The revised CAM charges are ₹3.75 plus DG charges and not ₹4 as claimed by the residents,” he said.

He said that the CAM charges have been increased from Rs 2.20 to Rs 2.75 per sqft and the sinking fund has been enhanced from 10 paise to 80 paise.

Source: Hindustan Times