The dispute over the expansion of Great Value Sharanam Society in Sector-107 has intensified, with the Allahabad High Court directing the Noida Authority and the developer to produce all original consent documents related to the approval of additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and the proposed new towers under the Ekanam project.
The case stems from objections raised by the Apartment Owners Association (AOA), which has challenged the approval granted to the developer to construct new high-rise towers within the existing residential complex. The AOA argues that the expansion—particularly the addition of a proposed 46-floor tower with apartments priced upwards of ₹7 crore—has been approved without the mandatory written consent of homeowners, as required under the UP Apartment Act.
The High Court observed that the entire FAR approval process must be verified thoroughly. It stated that the validity, authenticity, and completeness of the documents on which the Authority granted approval need to be checked in detail. Since the builder’s proposal for three additional towers can significantly impact the existing residents, the court emphasized the need for complete transparency.
After reviewing the submissions made by the AOA’s counsel, the High Court continued the hearing and listed the matter for the next date. It noted that further proceedings will be finalized only after verifying the original records and examining whether the FAR approval was granted on genuine and legally compliant grounds.
The AOA has consistently argued that introducing new towers within the already densely populated society will put additional pressure on existing infrastructure—such as parking, internal roads, water supply, waste management systems, and overall safety measures. Residents also claim that the builder has not taken their consent as required under relevant norms when alterations are planned in a completed or near-completed housing project.
AOA President Abhishek Mittal expressed confidence in the judicial process. Speaking on behalf of the residents, he said they fully trust the court to bring out the truth. “We have complete faith in the Hon’ble High Court. We believe that once the original documents are presented, the facts regarding the builder’s submissions and the Noida Authority’s approvals will become absolutely clear,” he added. According to him, the residents are not against planned development, but any modification that impacts thousands of families must follow due process and adhere to transparency guidelines.
With the court’s latest directions, the spotlight now shifts to the next hearing, where Noida Authority and the builder will be required to present all original consent records. The future course of the project—and the concerns of the existing residents—will largely depend on what these documents reveal and how the court interprets their authenticity.
