Kosmos Society Dog Safety Issue

Location: Kosmos Society, Jaypee Wish Town, Sector 134, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Background

Residents of Kosmos Society have been raising concerns regarding reported aggressive and biting community dogs, the safety of residents, and the effectiveness of official dog-management activities within the society.

The matter has been pursued through written representations, meetings with NOIDA Authority officials, follow-up communications, and the Right to Information (RTI) process.

The purpose of this page is to maintain a transparent, date-wise record of the representations made, meetings held, documents submitted, acknowledgements received, and actions requested from the concerned authorities.

Objectives

• Seek effective and timely action on reported dog-safety concerns.
• Follow up on directions and assurances communicated during meetings.
• Document concerns regarding alleged obstruction or interference with official dog-catching activities.
• Obtain meeting minutes, official records, and action-taken reports.
• Seek transparency through the RTI process.
• Keep residents informed through verified records and updates.

Our Approach

The matter is being pursued through documented communication and engagement with the concerned authorities. The focus is on resident safety, accountability, timely administrative action, and compliance with applicable rules and directions.

All correspondence and updates published on this page should be read alongside the relevant supporting documents. Allegations and reported incidents are presented as such unless independently established by an official record or competent authority.

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Chronology of Official Representations

The following is a chronological record of the communications shared for this matter. Copies of available letters, emails, acknowledgements, and related documents should be linked against their respective entries.

Record note: Entries without a linked supporting document are based on the supplied chronology and remain unverified. The July email shares draft letters for approval, not proof of submission. The 1 October acknowledgement concerns a first appeal; the appeal references an original RTI application dated 2 September 2026.

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Meetings with NOIDA Authority Officials

Meeting regarding dog-safety concerns

Meetings were held with the Additional Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) of NOIDA Authority and other concerned officials to raise residents' concerns regarding reported aggressive/biting dogs and the implementation of dog-management measures.

The issues discussed included the effectiveness of field-level action, the handling of reported incidents, and follow-up on directions or assurances communicated during meetings.

Meeting on 8 September 2026

A meeting was held with the ACEO and NOIDA Authority officials, with representatives from Kosmos Society and Paramount Society.

Representatives identified in the available information:

• Mr Soni — Kosmos Society
• Ms Nupur — Kosmos Society
• Mr Abhisht — Paramount Society

The meeting concerned the dog issue. The proceedings and follow-up were subsequently documented in an email sent to the ACEO on 10 September 2026.

The attendee list is based on the supplied summary; supporting meeting correspondence has not been provided.

Meetings with the Senior Citizens Welfare Association team

Meetings were also held with the ACEO regarding the plaster-related concern and the dog-safety issue, including a meeting with the Senior Citizens Welfare Association team.

A separate meeting was held with the ACEO in the presence of Mr Bansal concerning both matters.

Pending verification: Dates, complete attendee details, and supporting correspondence for these meetings have not been provided.

Documentation of meetings

Written follow-up was submitted to the ACEO to maintain a record of discussions and matters raised. In the 16 September representation, the request included preparation and circulation of minutes/proceedings of the meetings, along with the decisions and actions recorded.

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RTI & Accountability

An RTI application was submitted seeking information from NOIDA Authority concerning the management of stray/community dogs and related public-safety matters.

The available RTI-related documents record the following:

• 2 September 2026: Original RTI application date, as referenced in the first appeal.
• 1 October 2026: Acknowledgement of the RTI first appeal.
• First appeal: A first appeal under Section 19(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, concerning non-supply of the requested information within the prescribed period.
• 14 October 2026: A further representation to the ACEO requesting a time-bound Action Taken Report and clarification on the pending issues.

The RTI proceedings sought transparency regarding official records, action taken on reported incidents, implementation of directions, and the management of the dog-safety concerns.

The current status of the RTI application and appeal should be updated when an official response or order is received.

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Key Issues Raised for Administrative Action

The written representations have requested attention to the following matters:

1. Assessment and appropriate management of dogs reported to pose a safety risk, in accordance with applicable rules and directions.
2. Effective implementation of official dog-catching activities.
3. Examination of reported incidents involving alleged obstruction or interference with dog-catching activities.
4. Clarification of the basis and reasons for the reported withdrawal of earlier action concerning an alleged unauthorised dog feeder.
5. Examination of concerns regarding dog feeding in the basement parking area and installation of appropriate warning/signage wherever required.
6. Preparation and circulation of meeting minutes and proceedings.
7. Monitoring by the concerned dog-management officials.
8. A time-bound Action Taken Report identifying completed actions, pending matters, responsible officials, and expected timelines.

These are matters raised in the representations and requests submitted to the authorities. Their current implementation status should be published only after verification.

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Current Status

This section will be updated as verified information becomes available.

• Representations: Multiple written representations and follow-up communications have been made.
• Meetings: Discussions have been held with the ACEO and concerned NOIDA Authority officials.
• Acknowledgement: The representation dated 14 October 2026 bears a NOIDA Authority acknowledgement.
• RTI: The available records include RTI-related proceedings and a first appeal.
• Pending verification: Current field-level action, the status of the requested Action Taken Report, meeting minutes, and the RTI response/appeal outcome.

Commitment to Residents

This page is intended to serve as a central, document-based record of the issue and the follow-up undertaken. It will be updated when new correspondence, official responses, meeting records, or verified action reports become available.

Residents are encouraged to share relevant information and supporting evidence through the appropriate society channels so that concerns can be documented accurately and presented to the competent authorities where necessary.