Noida, May 7 -- The Noida authority has initiated action against a lekhpal (keeper of land records) and a supervisor for negligence and dereliction of duty, said chief executive officer (CEO) Lokesh M on Tuesday.

The lekhpal was pulled up for failing to act against illegal constructions in the Hazipur, Salarpur, and Bhangel areas, despite clear instructions issued during an inspection on August 1, 2024, by CEO Lokesh M, Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate Maneesh Kumar Verma, and other officials.

"He was found expressing carelessness for the assigned administrative responsibility in his jurisdiction," a Noida Authority official said, adding that the authority has recommended his suspension to the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Board, his paren...