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Work History
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Skills
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Expanded Achievements as OSD, Greater Noida Authority
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Santosh Kumar

GOVERNMENT OFFICER
Noida

Summary

Santosh Kumar is a seasoned public administrator with over 25 years of experience in labour law enforcement, urban governance, and real estate regulation. Having served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in Noida, Greater Noida, and UPSIDA, he has demonstrated expertise in industrial dispute resolution, builder–homebuyer conflict mediation, and stakeholder liaison

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Officer on Special Duty (OSD)

UPSIDA
01.2025 - Current

Officer on Special Duty (OSD)

Greater Noida Authority
01.2019 - 01.2025
  • Head of Department for Builder, Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Residential, Urban Services, and Health.
  • Facilitated over 60,000 crore worth of MoU for investment in Greater Noida.

- Commercial Plot Scheme

played a key role in launching commercial plot auctions, handling announcements and details for developers and investors, In September 2024, he announced a scheme featuring 22 commercial plots, to be allotted via e-auction, ideal for constructing shopping malls . Additional announcements detailed the plot sizes (3,600 to 10,600 sq m), brochure availability, auction schedule, and online application process via SBI portal


- Affordable Housing Initiatives

led efforts for accessible housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Identified two parcels (approximately 73,421 sq m in total, located in Sector 2 and Omicron 1A) for developing flats for economically weaker sections. The land was planned to be auctioned to developers with the intent of speedy construction and timely delivery of homes to beneficiaries.


- Monitoring Cleanliness & Sanitation

Actively involved in ensuring civic discipline and accountability, Conducted inspections in villages like Tugalpur near Pari Chowk, imposing fines (₹25,000 to ₹50,000) on contractors for poor sanitation work. He led a committee with engineers to continue such site checks across sector.


- Registry Support for Homebuyers

Contributed to resolving registry issues for homebuyers, During the Amrapali Castle housing registry process, he served as OSD (Builders) and supervised the initial verification of buyers’ documents, aiding in smoother registry operations .


- Builder Accountability Through Monitoring Committees

Amid pressure from homebuyer protests, Santosh Kumar led the Group Housing department’s formation of two-member monitoring committees. These teams regularly review housing project progress and report directly to the CEO to ensure builders meet their delivery timelines.


- Intermediary in Builder–Homebuyer Disputes

In a show of active dispute resolution, represented GNIDA along with the Additional CEO and planning officials in a public meeting on April 12 with homebuyers and Unnati Fortune Group. The goal: examine construction quality and funding delays of a 13-tower project along the FNG Expressway.

Officer on Special Duty (OSD)

Noida Authority
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Headed departments including Builder, Institutional, Housing, Industrial, Commercial, HR, and Redevelopment. Instrumental in resolution of Amrapali housing projects, facilitating homebuyer rights and registries.
  • Initiatives taken for resolving buyers and builders problems under NOIDA authority.

Assistant Labour Commissioner

Ghaziabad
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Handled labour relations and promoted industrial harmony. Monitored compliance with statutory labour obligations.

Assistant Labour Commissioner

Moradabad
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Ensured enforcement of labour legislations. Facilitated industrial peace through mediation and dispute resolution.

Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC)

Bareilly
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Selected through UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) . Implemented and monitored compliance with labour laws. Resolved industrial disputes between employers, workers’ unions, and employees.

Education

Master of Arts - LLB

AGRA COLLEGE
AGRA

Skills

  • Award from Sri VENKATARAMANI (Attorney General for India) for support and contribution in the success of Hon'able Supreme Court monitored Amrapali builder projects
  • Dispute Resolution & Mediation – Expert in resolving complex labour, industrial, and builder–homebuyer disputes through structured dialogue, consensus building, and legal frameworks
  • Stakeholder Liaison – Proven ability to act as a bridge between government agencies, industrial bodies, real estate developers, and citizen groups, ensuring smooth communication and conflict resolution
  • Negotiation & Arbitration – Skilled in conducting negotiations that balance regulatory compliance with business and citizen interests, minimizing litigation and delays
  • Labour Law Enforcement – Deep understanding of 50 labour legislations; ensured compliance across industries while protecting workers’ rights and maintaining industrial peace
  • Crisis Management – Successfully handled high-pressure situations such as stalled housing projects, public protests, and land encroachment issues with fair and effective solutions
  • Policy Implementation & Monitoring – Designed and led monitoring committees to enforce builder accountability and ensure timely delivery of infrastructure projects
  • Community Engagement – Experienced in addressing grievances of homebuyers, unions, and civic groups, building trust and credibility in governance processes
  • Urban Governance & Civic Oversight – Strong record in improving sanitation, urban services, and transparent e-auction processes in Greater Noida

Accomplishments

  • Implemented and enforced 50+ labour laws across postings.
  • Specialized in industrial dispute resolution between employers, employees, and unions.
  • Facilitated MoUs worth ₹60,000 crore for Uttar Pradesh at national/global investor summits.
  • Played a central role in the resolution of Amrapali housing projects.
  • Received award from Shri Venkaiah Naidu (Vice President of India) for successful housing dispute resolution.
  • Directed encroachment removal drives and strengthened civic discipline in Greater Noida.
  • Instituted builder resolution frameworks to protect homebuyer interests.

Expanded Achievements as OSD, Greater Noida Authority

  • Affordable Housing via PMAY Builder Plots
  • Spearheaded the launch of a builder cell scheme (Oct 2021) under PMAY. 750 applications received; 73,421 sq. m. of land allocated in Sectors Omicron I & II. Ensured transparent bidding and timely delivery goals.
  • Encroachment Removal
  • Directed anti-encroachment drive in Work Circle 8, clearing 12,000+ sq. m. of illegal structures. Reclaimed land repurposed for public and development use.
  • Cleanliness Enforcement & Sanitation Oversight
  • Conducted inspections in Tuglapur and surrounding sectors (36, 37, Pi, Swarn Nagri, Echhar). Imposed fines of ₹25,000 (multiple sectors) and ₹50,000 (Bimalraj Outsource). Led oversight committee with Project Engineer Chetram Singh for regular monitoring.
  • Builder Accountability through Monitoring Committees
  • Formed two-member committees in the Group Housing department. Ensured regular review of housing projects with reports submitted directly to CEO.
  • Intermediary in Builder–Homebuyer Disputes
  • Represented GNIDA (with Additional CEO & Planning) in public hearing with Unnati Fortune Group (Apr 12). Reviewed construction quality and fund delays in 13-tower project on FNG Expressway.
  • Disciplinary Action & Scrutiny of E-Auction Integrity
  • Subject of government-initiated disciplinary proceedings (Oct 2024). Alleged collusion in exclusion of bidders during e-auction for 7,845 sq. m. commercial plot (Sector 1). Scrutiny aimed to strengthen transparency in allotment processes.

Timeline

Officer on Special Duty (OSD)

UPSIDA
01.2025 - Current

Officer on Special Duty (OSD)

Greater Noida Authority
01.2019 - 01.2025

Officer on Special Duty (OSD)

Noida Authority
01.2008 - 01.2019

Assistant Labour Commissioner

Ghaziabad
01.2005 - 01.2008

Assistant Labour Commissioner

Moradabad
01.2002 - 01.2005

Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC)

Bareilly
01.1997 - 01.2002

Master of Arts - LLB

AGRA COLLEGE
Santosh KumarGOVERNMENT OFFICER