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The Allahabad High Court has reinstated 100 acres of land to the Royal Golf Link City project, overturning its cancellation by GNIDA. The court found GNIDA's revocation flawed, especially since the developer had paid INR 56 crore and was penalised for procedural lapses not of its own making. Crucially, GNIDA allotted land before fully acquiring it from farmers, creating legal confusion. The court ruled that allotments must follow proper acquisition, leading to the suspension of three senior GNIDA officials for negligence. The verdict is expected to influence future land-related disputes and highlights the judiciary's stance on upholding procedural integrity in public land deals.
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has overturned the cancellation of 100 acres of land allotted to the Royal Golf Link City project by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), restoring the developer's rights to the property. The bench observed that while the developer had cleared outstanding dues worth INR 56 crore, GNIDA's decision to revoke the allotment was based on flawed grounds and lacked procedural integrity. Advertisement
The dispute emerged from GNIDA's abrupt cancellation of the land allotment over alleged non-payment and procedural violations. However, the court held that the authority had, in fact, committed a major administrative oversight by allotting plots to the developer before completing the formal acquisition of land from local farmers. This failure to secure ownership led to confusion and legal disputes, severely impacting the project's progress.
What added to the gravity of the issue was the fact that the developer had already made substantial payments to GNIDA, further weakening the authority's justification for the cancellation. The court ruled that land cannot be allotted-or cancelled-without confirming its acquisition status and legal possession. This formed the crux of the court's rationale for restoring the developer's rights.
In response to the court's remarks, the Uttar Pradesh government suspended three senior GNIDA officials for negligence and administrative lapses. These officials were found responsible for approving the allotment despite incomplete land acquisition, and have now been attached to the CEO's office for further disciplinary review. GNIDA's CEO confirmed that departmental action had been initiated against those involved.
The judgment is likely to have far-reaching implications for similar real estate disputes in the region. It signals the judiciary's intent to uphold legal safeguards in public land dealings, while also holding state authorities accountable for lapses in due diligence and procedural compliance.
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