Lucknow, Feb. 24 -- Nearly two years after Uttar Pradesh enacted the Lift and Escalator Act, 2024, compliance remains patchy, with more than 80% of registrations concentrated in Noida alone and much of the state, including Lucknow, lagging behind despite mandatory timelines.

Government data shows that 12,600 consumer registrations have been completed so far, covering around 16,000 individual lifts, since the government launched an online registration portal in October 2024. "More than 12,000 entities or individuals have already registered their existing lifts on our portal," said GK Singh, director, electricity safety.

However, officials said Noida's dense real estate market and stricter enforcement have contributed to higher compliance...