The Mahindra Aura Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) in Gurugram’s Sector 110 has decided to challenge an order directing it to allow Economically Weaker Section (EWS) residents into common parks and pathways. RWA leaders plan to file an appeal in Chandigarh, arguing that EWS flat owners do not contribute toward maintaining those facilities.
Registrar Directs RWA to Lift Restrictions on EWS Families
District Registrar Arpit Gehlawat issued an order directing the Mahindra Aura RWA and security staff to grant EWS residents access to internal roads and green spaces. The ruling followed a complaint by 70-year-old Kashmir Singh, who alleged security personnel barred him and his diabetic wife from walking in the central park.
Gehlawat noted that barring elderly residents with medical conditions from walking on common pathways or sitting in open parks amounts to systemic harassment. The administration warned the RWA that obstructing access could trigger legal proceedings under the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies (HRRS) Act.
MAHINDRA AURA HOUSING COMPLEX PROFILE
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| Main Tower Condominiums | 599–799 Units (Priced ₹2.5 Cr+) |
| EWS Block Units | 141 Subsidized Units (~225 sq ft) |
| Main Tower Monthly Maintenance | ~₹11,000 per month |
| Capped EWS Monthly Maintenance | ₹705 per month (Accumulated ₹7L dues) |
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RWA Reacts to Discrimination Allegation
On the issue to people raising discrimination allegation against the RWA and non-EWS flat owners, a member of the society spoke to InfraInsiders on the condition of anonymity and said, “It’s not about discrimination as being flagged by many. It’s about giving rights to those who pay for it. Since the EWS flat owners don’t contribute to this maintenance fund, the RWA had taken the decision. If the EWS flat owners are ready to pay their share of maintenance cost, we don’t have any issue with them using the facilities.”
RWA Prepares Legal Challenge Over Deed Terms
The RWA maintains that government-approved bylaws and original conveyance deeds explicitly exclude EWS buyers from common areas. Association president SS Gill stated that EWS owners do not hold RWA membership rights because they pay minimal maintenance fees.
Former RWA general secretary Rajesh Arora stated the district registrar’s directions exceeded his mandate. He added that the EWS block has accumulated nearly ₹7 lakh in unpaid maintenance dues.
STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES
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| Party / Group | Key Stand / Position |
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| District Registrar (Administration)| Bans restrictions; orders park access |
| Kashmir Singh (EWS Resident) | Demands basic mobility & human dignity |
| Mahindra Aura RWA | Appeals order based on deed clauses |
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Regulatory Scrutiny Exposes Deepening Class Division
The current dispute follows a June show-cause notice issued by the District Town Planner (Enforcement). Authorities censured the RWA for locking emergency fire path gates near the EWS tower and encroaching on reserved EWS parking bays.
While main-tower residents point to deed terms, EWS residents emphasize that basic movement and open-air access represent fundamental human dignity. The upcoming appeal in Chandigarh will decide whether private society deeds override administrative access orders.
