India, Oct. 26 -- A large group of residents of Ajnara Homes in Greater Noida West gathered outside the society on October 25 to protest against the builder-appointed maintenance agency, alleging that it had restricted entry to food delivery personnel, domestic workers, and visitors due to unpaid maintenance dues.

Residents had decided to withhold maintenance payments for four months, citing poor upkeep, a lack of transparency in billing and unresolved complaints. The alleged restrictions caused considerable inconvenience, with residents saying they were forced to walk to the main gate to collect groceries and other deliveries, particularly during the festive season.

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