In a significant administrative action, the office of the Deputy Registrar, Firms, Societies and Chits for the Lucknow Division has cancelled the registration of the Celebrity Green F & G Resident Welfare Association (RWA) with immediate effect. The order, issued on December 17, 2025, cites serious violations of the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010 and suppression of material facts during the initial registration process.
Grounds for Cancellation and Resident Complaint
The RWA, located at Celebrity Green, Sector-B in Sushant Golf City—a project developed by Ansal API—was originally registered on July 31, 2023, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Its validity was set to last until July 30, 2028. However, its legitimacy was challenged by a formal complaint filed on October 9, 2025, by resident Sikta Mishra and others. The complainants sought cancellation under Section 12-D of the Act.
The core allegation was that the RWA was formed illegally without the mandatory Completion Certificate (CC) from the developer. This directly contravenes Section 14(2) of the UP Apartment Act and established directions from the Allahabad High Court. Residents further accused the association's management of unauthorized financial collections, misuse of common areas, biased parking allotments, and operating without a lawful handover from the project promoter.
Deputy Registrar's Findings and Legal Observations
After issuing formal notices and conducting hearings from both sides, the Deputy Registrar made several critical observations. The authority confirmed that the promoter, Ansal API, had not obtained a Completion Certificate for the project to date. This fundamental lapse rendered the very formation of the RWA legally untenable from the outset.
The order also detailed other irregularities. It was noted that the RWA had begun collecting maintenance fees and prepaid electricity charges from residents without a valid handover process. Furthermore, the authority ruled that the association had no legal right to allocate parking spaces or use them for commercial purposes, as these areas are legally recognized as common areas under Supreme Court rulings.
Broader Context and Implications of the Order
This cancellation order aligns with a broader directive from the state government. The Deputy Registrar's decision took note of a December 1, 2025 ruling by the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Urban Planning Department. That state-level decision had set aside an earlier order from the Lucknow Development Authority and mandated a fresh examination of the matter strictly under the provisions of the UP Apartment Act.
The immediate effect of this cancellation is that the Celebrity Green F & G RWA ceases to have any legal standing to operate, collect funds, or manage society affairs. The action underscores the strict enforcement of apartment laws in Uttar Pradesh and sets a precedent for similar disputes in other housing societies across the state, emphasizing the critical importance of obtaining a Completion Certificate before forming an RWA.
