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The Supreme Court has given the Noida Authority a final opportunity to comply with its earlier directions related to the long-stalled Sports City project in Sector 150, Noida. The court stressed that the authority must implement the framework already laid down to revive the development. The project, which was planned as an integrated township with sports infrastructure and residential units, had been halted after regulatory action over policy violations. The delays have affected thousands of homebuyers. The latest order indicates that the court expects authorities to move forward with approvals and ensure that the revival process is implemented.
The Supreme Court of India has given the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida Authority) a final opportunity to comply with its earlier directions regarding the stalled Sports City project in Sector 150, Noida. The order was issued by a bench comprising Justice M. M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, which stated that the authority must follow the directions previously issued by the court to address the issues affecting the project. Advertisement
The Sports City developments in Sector 150 were originally planned as large integrated townships that would combine residential housing, commercial areas and sports infrastructure. The policy required developers to build sports facilities such as stadiums, academies and training centres along with residential and commercial components so that the township could function as a sports-focused urban development.
Several developers were allotted land under this policy, and thousands of housing units were planned across the designated area. The project attracted significant buyer interest because Sector 150 had been positioned as a planned residential zone with large open spaces and sports infrastructure.
However, the projects came under scrutiny after the Noida Authority found that developers had not complied with key policy requirements related to sports infrastructure. In January 2021, the authority imposed a ban on construction and property registrations in four Sports City projects. The decision effectively stalled development and created uncertainty for thousands of homebuyers who had already invested in the projects.
The dispute eventually reached the Supreme Court, where buyers and developers sought relief to revive construction and allow property registrations. During earlier hearings, the court laid down a framework aimed at restarting the projects while ensuring compliance with the original policy objectives.
Under the court-approved framework, developers were required to submit revised master plans for the projects. These plans needed to align with the Sports City policy and clearly outline how the required sports infrastructure would be developed alongside residential construction.
One of the developers involved in the Sector 150 project, Lotus Green Constructions, was directed to submit a revised master plan to the Noida Authority for review and approval. The authority was expected to examine the revised plan and ensure that it complied with the policy requirements as well as the directions issued by the court.
Despite the earlier directions, the implementation process has moved slowly. During the latest hearing, the Supreme Court indicated that the Noida Authority must now act in accordance with the previously issued orders. The bench made it clear that the authority had been given a final opportunity to ensure compliance with the court's directives.
The Sports City scheme itself was introduced more than a decade ago as part of Noida's urban development strategy. The idea was to create large residential townships built around sports infrastructure, which would promote professional training facilities as well as recreational sports within residential communities.
Over time, however, concerns emerged regarding whether developers were prioritising residential construction while delaying the development of sports facilities. This issue led the authority to intervene and halt several projects, which in turn resulted in prolonged legal disputes and project delays.
The prolonged halt has had a direct impact on buyers who have been waiting for possession or completion of property registration. Many homebuyers have been caught in legal and regulatory delays despite having already invested in the projects.
With the Supreme Court reiterating its earlier directions and granting the Noida Authority a final chance to comply, the case has moved toward the next stage of implementation. The authority is now expected to take steps to examine revised plans, process approvals and ensure that the revival framework is carried out as directed by the court.
Source PTI
FAQ
1. What direction has the Supreme Court given regarding the Sports City project in Noida?
The Supreme Court of India has given the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority a final opportunity to comply with earlier court directions related to the stalled Sports City project in Sector 150, Noida. The court emphasised that the authority must implement the previously approved framework to revive the development.
2. Which judges issued the latest order?
The order was issued by a bench comprising Justice M. M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, who stated that the Noida Authority must follow the earlier directives aimed at resolving issues affecting the project.
3. What is the Sports City project in Sector 150?
The Sports City scheme was designed as an integrated township model combining residential housing, commercial spaces, and sports infrastructure such as stadiums, training centres, and sports academies. The initiative was introduced as part of Noida's urban development strategy to promote sports-focused communities alongside residential development.
4. Why were the Sports City projects stalled?
In January 2021, the Noida Authority halted construction and property registrations after finding that some developers had not complied with policy requirements related to sports infrastructure. The authority raised concerns that residential components were being prioritised while the required sports facilities were delayed.
5. How has the delay affected homebuyers?
The suspension of construction and registrations affected thousands of homebuyers who had already invested in properties in Sector 150. Many buyers have been waiting for project completion or property registration, leading to prolonged uncertainty and legal disputes.
6. What steps were previously ordered by the Supreme Court to revive the project?
The court had earlier directed developers to submit revised master plans that comply with the Sports City policy and clearly outline how sports infrastructure will be developed along with residential components. For instance, Lotus Green Constructions was instructed to submit a revised master plan to the Noida Authority for review.
7. What happens next after the court's latest order?
With the Supreme Court granting a final opportunity to the Noida Authority, the authority is now expected to review revised project plans, process approvals, and implement the revival framework. The move is intended to restart stalled developments while ensuring that the original policy objectives of integrating sports infrastructure are met.
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