Ghaziabad, April 30, 2025 : In a decisive move aimed at preventing accidents in high-rise residential societies, the Ghaziabad administration has issued a formal directive to all RWA (Resident Welfare Associations) and AOAs (Apartment Owners’ Associations) across the district. The advisory follows growing concerns about potential hazards caused by improperly placed items-such as flowerpots and air conditioning units-on balconies and external walls.
The urgent directive, dated April 29, 2025, from the office of the Additional District Magistrate (City), references a previous communication dated May 21, 2024, which highlighted the risks posed by wide gaps between balcony railings and the walls where air conditioning (AC) outer units are mounted. According to the notice, several residents have been placing heavy objects, including flowerpots, on narrow ledges or outer edges of balconies, creating a serious risk of these items falling during strong winds.
The administration’s action comes in the wake of a tragic incident in Noida where, as per a report by UP Tak, a child died after being struck by a falling flowerpot from a high-rise balcony.
The ADM (City) of Ghaziabad, stated, “Our office continues to receive multiple complaints regarding these risky placements in societies. In densely populated high-rises, such carelessness could lead to fatal accidents.”
To mitigate such risks, the administration has directed all AOAs to:
- Hold immediate discussions with residents and remove any potentially dangerous items from balcony railings.
- Instruct residents to avoid placing heavy objects like flowerpots, AC units, or furniture on outer ledges.
- Identify and seal any large gaps near balcony railings and AC units that could pose a threat, especially to children.
In addition to this directive, a local message circulating among residents also urges immediate personal inspection. “Each block’s ground floor and residents of lower floors (1st, 2nd) should inspect balconies above them for any items dangerously placed on railings. Remove them at once. Your family’s safety depends on it especially with strong winds expected in May and June,” the message reads.
A proactive resident shared, “I have already checked all my balconies. I urge everyone else in our society to do the same today-for everyone’s safety.”
Community Message:
If you notice any such violations or safety hazards in your high-rise society, please share the information with us. We will ensure that the matter is brought to the attention of the concerned authorities.
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