India, May 15 -- The Noida authority has asked residents in all housing societies to remove flower pots from the edges of balconies (parapet walls) following an incident leading to the death of a child in Pune due to falling of such a pot, officials said on Wednesday.

"All flower pots placed on balcony parapets or stands must be removed immediately. If anyone fails to follow this rule, strict action can be taken. An FIR may be filed against the President or Secretary of the Apartment Owners Association (AOA). In societies, without an AOA, the builder and flat owner will be held responsible," said Noida authority chief executive officer (CEO) Lokesh M.

The authority said it will be the AOAs' duty to ensure that the rule is complied with ...