r/GatedCommunitiesIndia

This is an incident from a few days back.

It's pure luck that nothing bad happened.

There are many strays in my society as well. Some feed them regularly and don't allow them to be moved anywhere.

Me personally is scared of these dogs. Cause I've been chased one time, and it was traumatic. Dogs don't behave the same with everyone.

But these animal lovers can't ever understand this.. is there any way to get them out?

Looks like NCR residents are discovering that supply-demand works both ways, even for domestic help.

Honestly, not entirely a bad thing in my opinion.

Seen this in many apartments. The outdoor AC unit is mounted outside on wall brackets, often at dangerous heights with no proper access.

Servicing them is very risky. The technician, builder and the homeowner know this.

But the technician can’t really afford to say no, so the job somehow gets done, and we quietly let it happen.

At some point, you really have to ask… what are we valuing more, human life or a few extra square feet?

In Delhi, it seems some societies even made guard rooms, staircase and flower beds in these spaces.

I've seen a few society here in Hyderabad too, they are keeping their gate and security office in an encroached space..

Why is it so hard for Indians to follow rules!

Nobody is taking water issues seriously.

This is a premium society in Noida where residents had to queue for water during shortages.

And it’s not just Noida. Many cities across India are heading the same way.

Nothing will be done until it’s too late.

Meanwhile ultra dense projects with pools & fountains keep coming up.

Source: Open Magazine, May 2026.

What's your thoughts?

Almost 5-6 flats were completely burnt down in Noida today.

The emergency services, with their outdated equipment were struggling to reach beyond the 10th floor.

And we're building 30,40 even 50 floor apartments everywhere.

I've always had this doubt, and this incident just made it stronger.

Are we actually equipped to handle fires in high-rises?

I've seen refuge areas in high rises. But does our fire department have the capacity to evacuate people from those areas?

Safety is a joke in this country..

What security concern do RWAs have with government survey officials entering societies and doing their work?

Obstructing survey officials can lead to years of jail time. And yet, societies act like this!

So what’s the reason behind this? Ego, misunderstanding, or are there actual concerns societies have about letting survey teams inside?

This is the B2 parking of my apartment in Bangalore.

After yesterday evening’s rain, a huge amount of water has entered the parking. It went up to a foot high.

Surprised that a single rainfall can lead to this much waterlogging.

If the level rises further, vehicles are definitely at risk.

In a situation like this, who is actually liable for the damage? Builder, association, or is it on the owners?

In the past month itself I've seen many incidents from the so called 'luxury premium' gated Projects across NCR..

Why do NCR folks keep on buying from these Builders at highly inflated rates. Delusional?

Financial Irregularities just not stopping in Purva Palm Beach , Kyalasanahalli, a 20 acre ,1500 flats with 3500 residents. In the recent Mygate Notice the Association shared it had to pay Rs.52 Lacs towards past GST dues and penalties which was not deposited to Govt.

Imagine an Association which earns a Rs.10cr annual maintenance and other income of 40 lacs plus , hides the GST applicable. Honesty and integrity takes a back seat.

And these people claim to be educated.These Apartment Association people talk big. Get into their details and you will find most are jobless or doing petty business.

Heard Supermarket, Zumba classes , coaching , Medicine , salon etc all were benefitted since they were not charged GST Rather their non payment of rents were written off by Association.Now when caught by GST Department , they are recovering it from residents which includes tenants.

Bengaluru Apartment Associations are full of people with lowest level of integrity. They could not do anything in their life and want to have a Badge of President, Vice President. Corruption is at it peak. Anyone who opposes will have to test war cry from group formed based of religion , state , Sports, dance etc all with vested interests which have financial benefits.

GST Department must have a crackdown on all Apartment Associations of Bengaluru as well as the vendors who are associated with them. Huge Tax Evasion will be unearthed.