India, March 31 -- Around 200 residents of BPTP's Sector 37D township staged a peaceful protest on Saturday morning against a sharp hike in maintenance charges imposed by the builder's agency. Led by the RWAs of Park Serene, Park Generations, and Spacio societies, they gathered at the main gate, demanding transparency, accountability, and fair billing.

Residents alleged that charges were raised from Rs.2.75 to Rs.3.05 per sq. ft., with a proposed hike to Rs.3.56 per sq. ft.-an over 40% increase-despite staff reductions and deteriorating services. "The agency is forcing us to pay more for less," said president of Park Serene RWA Sandeep Sharma. "Ground staff has been reduced by 10-20%," Sharma claimed.

RWAs claimed the builder's agency h...