India, June 14 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar administration has warned societies and building owners of penalty after discovering that less than 10% lifts operating in the district have been registered under the newly enforced Uttar Pradesh Lift and Escalator Act 2024, said officials.

As of June 11, only 7,702 of an estimated total 80,000 lifts have been brought under the regulatory framework - a mere 9.6% compliance rate, said officials.

District magistrate (DM) Manish Kumar Verma recently held a review meeting with RWAs and housing society representatives and warned that non-compliance would lead to sealing of lifts and heavy fines.

"Registration of all lifts and escalators under the Uttar Pradesh Lift and Escalator Act 2024 is mandatory ...