Supreme Court Grants Conditional OCs to 400+ Noida Sports City Homebuyers
The Supreme Court has directed the Noida Authority to issue conditional occupancy certificates for six towers in the Godrej Nest project, providing relief to over 400 homebuyers in Noida’s Sector 150 Sports City.
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The order came on a special leave petition (SLP) filed by Brick Rise Developers, challenging a February 2025 Allahabad High Court ruling against Lotus Green, the lead developer of the Sports City project. The High Court ruling was based on alleged irregularities, delays in development, and pending dues.
The apex court’s order applies only to the six towers in the Godrej Nest project in Sector-150, meaning other allottees or towers in the Sports City project cannot claim similar relief based on this ruling. This ensures that the decision is project-specific and does not create a legal precedent for other disputes in Sports City.
A bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma passed the order, stating, “Conditional occupancy certificates shall be granted to the applicants within a period of six weeks for the 6 towers for which application(s) are pending with the NOIDA. Such conditional occupancy certificates shall be subject to the final outcome of the Special Leave Petitions and any directions to be passed by this court.”
The court also emphasized that the petitioner shall be responsible for the development of any sports/recreational facilities as per the sports city scheme and the sub-lease deed for Plot No-SC-02/H&I, Sector-150, Noida. All approvals must follow Noida’s building regulations and byelaws. The grant of the conditional occupancy certificates to the applicants shall not be treated as a precedent for other allottees in the Sports City.
The Allahabad High Court’s February order had directed the Noida authority to issue notices to all consortium partners of the Sector-150 Sports City project to recover long-pending dues, including premiums, penalties, interest, lease rent, and additional compensation. It had also ordered a CBI inquiry into Lotus Green and its consortium over alleged financial irregularities and failures to deliver promised sports infrastructure.
Following the authority’s notices, developers including Brick Rise began clearing dues. Brick Rise deposited ₹80 crore, and officials said other consortium partners are expected to follow suit. Godrej Group officials did not respond to calls by the newspaper.
Launched between 2010 and 2016 across 798 acres in Sectors 78, 79, 101, 150, and 152, the Sports City projects were envisioned to feature world-class facilities, including three golf courses and an international cricket stadium. However, developers focused largely on residential and commercial construction, leaving much of the promised sports infrastructure unfinished.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a conditional occupancy certificate (OC)?
A conditional occupancy certificate is a document issued by a local authority that allows a building to be occupied under certain conditions. It is typically issued when the construction is complete but some minor issues or documentation formalities are pending.
Who filed the special leave petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court?
The special leave petition (SLP) was filed by Brick Rise Developers, challenging a February 2025 Allahabad High Court ruling against Lotus Green, the lead developer of the Sports City project.
How many towers are covered by the Supreme Court's order?
The Supreme Court's order applies to six residential towers in the Godrej Nest project in Sector-150, Noida.
What were the main issues highlighted by the Allahabad High Court?
The Allahabad High Court highlighted alleged irregularities, delays in development, and pending dues, including premiums, penalties, interest, lease rent, and additional compensation. It also ordered a CBI inquiry into Lotus Green and its consortium.
What was the original vision for the Sports City projects?
The Sports City projects were envisioned to feature world-class facilities, including three golf courses and an international cricket stadium. However, developers focused largely on residential and commercial construction, leaving much of the promised sports infrastructure unfinished.
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