NOIDA: The Noida district administration called a meeting of lift makers and manufacturers on Friday to discuss maintenance rates of lifts following the implementation of UP Lift and Escalator Act, 2024.
Residents complained that since the act mandates manufacturers to provide maintenance, the lift makers have increased their prices.
Officials said they will discuss the matter with the lift makers to find a ‘midway’ that addresses residents’ concerns as well as covers the costs of the lift maintenance. Officials said they will also ask the agencies to submit a list of all their lifts installed in the city along with their locations. “We will review compliance with the act and direct agencies to register their lifts and adhere to guidelines,” said additional district magistrate (ADM), finance and revenue, Atul Kumar.
“While the administration cannot set a rate for maintenance agencies, we will urge them to keep the rates minimum for housing societies,” the ADM said. Residents have raised concerns over a provision in the act that mandates lift manufacturers to maintain and repair the machines, saying it would lead to monopoly and runaway rates. Rajiva Singh of Noida federation of apartment owners’ association said, “If lift manufacturers handle maintenance, it would mean better safety and original parts being used, but this monopoly could lead to exorbitant charges.” The cost of an annual maintenance contract for an elevator is between Rs 10,000 and Rs 50,000, depending on the type of lift.
