Master Plan Update
Noida Amends Master Plan 2031 to Open Route for Farmers' Pending 5% Plots
The Noida Authority board approved changes to the Master Plan 2031 zoning regulations at its 224th meeting on 28 October 2026, creating a planning route for pending 5% developed residential plots owed to farmers whose land was acquired. The proposal still needs public objections and state government approval.
| Decision body | Noida Authority board, 224th meeting |
|---|---|
| Meeting date | 28 October 2026 |
| Chaired by | Deepak Kumar, UP infrastructure and industrial development commissioner and Noida Authority chairman |
| Amendment | Clause 7.3.1 of Master Plan 2031 zoning regulations, with a new line 10.7 and new condition 8 |
| Affected group | Farmers whose land was acquired and who are awaiting 5% developed residential plots; reports put the number at about 12,000 to 13,000 |
| Land involved | Village abadi land adjoining existing village settlements in Noida |
| Current status (as of 31 October 2026) | Proposal stage: public objections and suggestions first, then referral to the Uttar Pradesh government |
What the board decided
On 28 October 2026, the Noida Authority board approved proposed amendments to the zoning regulations under the Noida Master Plan 2031. The stated aim is to speed up the disposal of pending cases involving 5% developed residential plots for farmers whose land the authority acquired.
The decision was taken at the authority's 224th board meeting, chaired by Deepak Kumar, Uttar Pradesh's infrastructure and industrial development commissioner and chairman of the Noida Authority. The board met a day after the Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved a separate robotics and artificial intelligence park in Greater Noida.
What the amendment changes
The amendment adds a new line, 10.7, and a new condition, number 8, under Clause 7.3.1 of the master plan's zoning regulations. Clause 7.3.1 governs permitted activities and land uses in major land-use areas. The provision sits in the floating-use category.
Under the change, eligible 5% residential plots can be planned on land adjoining existing village abadi areas, subject to specified conditions. Abadi land is the habitation area inside a village.
According to the authority, the provision is meant for cases where it has not yet been able to plan the residential plots because few suitable sites remain in the largely developed part of Noida.
Why the 5% plots are pending
Under Noida's land acquisition framework, farmers whose land is acquired are entitled to 5% developed residential plots in return. The authority says it has already planned most of these plots. Some cases remain pending because of difficulty identifying and planning land in an area where urban development is largely complete.
Land acquisition in the area began in 1990. In 2021, farmers said they wanted enhanced compensation and at least 10% of the acquired land returned as residential plots, a demand that is separate from the 5% scheme covered by this amendment.
Villages named in reports
A Hindi report names urban villages such as Hajipur, Salarpur, Bhangel and Sorkha as areas where the change is expected to help. The report does not give a precise description of the effect on each village, so these names should be read as reported rather than confirmed by the authority.
What it means for farmers, buyers and investors
For affected farmers, the amendment opens a planning route for plots they were promised. It does not complete the allotment process. Plots still have to be identified, planned and approved before they can be handed over.
For home buyers and investors, the reports reviewed do not describe any effect on prices, supply or sales. The authority's own position is that most of these plots are already planned, so the change is mainly about clearing a backlog of pending cases rather than adding new open-market housing.
What happens next
- Public objections and suggestions will be invited on the proposed amendment. No end date for this window has been announced.
- After that, the matter goes to the Uttar Pradesh government for approval.
- Only after approval can the eligible 5% plots on abadi land be planned and allotted. No dates have been announced for state approval or for allotments.
Other decisions at the same meeting
The same board meeting also approved Uttar Pradesh's Model Building Regulations, 2026, for Noida. These remove the floor area ratio cap for group housing on roads at least 45 metres wide. The board also gave in-principle approval to begin developing an AI City-cum-business park, cleared an IT/ITES land scheme covering 68,000 square metres in Sector 147, and approved proposals for an integrated automobile complex, solar power plants and a city logistics plan.
Noida Authority CEO Krishna Karunesh said the board had decided to constitute a committee of officials from the Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna authorities. That committee was reported in connection with the same meeting.
Earlier, on 19 October 2026, the Greater Noida Authority approved a proposal to provide 6% population plots to 25 farmers from five villages, with objections invited to the published eligibility list within 15 days. In 2018, the Noida Authority had earmarked 265 plots for eligible farmers under an earlier policy in villages including Barola, Badoli Bangar, Badoli Khadar, Sorkha, Yakubpur and Kondli.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Master Plan 2031 change final?
No. The board approved proposed amendments on 28 October 2026. Public objections and suggestions will be invited first, and the matter will then be sent to the Uttar Pradesh government for approval.
Who is eligible for the 5% developed residential plots?
Farmers whose land was acquired by the Noida Authority are entitled to 5% developed residential plots under the acquisition framework. Reports put the number of farmers awaiting these plots at about 12,000 to 13,000.
Which land can be used for these plots under the amendment?
The amendment allows eligible 5% residential plots to be planned on land adjoining existing village abadi areas, under specified conditions. Abadi land is the habitation area inside a village.
Does the amendment mean plots are being allotted now?
No. The amendment does not immediately complete the allotment process. Plots must still be identified, planned and approved, and no allotment dates have been announced.
Will this affect property prices or supply for home buyers?
The reports reviewed do not describe any effect on prices, supply or sales. The authority says most of these plots are already planned, and the amendment mainly addresses pending cases.