Supreme Court Issues Conditional OCs for 6 Towers in Godrej Nest, Noida Sector 150

In a much-awaited development for hundreds of homebuyers in Noida’s ambitious Sports City project, the Supreme Court has directed the Noida Authority to issue conditional occupancy certificates (COCs) for six towers of Godrej Nest located in Sector 150. This order, delivered in the final week of September 2025, has brought a wave of cautious optimism among residents who have been struggling for years to get possession of their flats despite having paid most of their dues.

The relief, however, comes with several caveats. The apex court was careful to underline that the certificates must be issued strictly within six weeks and only after ensuring that all necessary building regulations, by-laws, and safety requirements are met. Moreover, the developer must take responsibility for completing the promised sports and recreational infrastructure that was originally a core component of the Sports City vision.

The order is also linked to the outcome of ongoing Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) filed before the court, meaning that while homebuyers can now look forward to progress, the larger legal battle is far from over.

The case stems from long-standing disputes around the Sports City scheme, which was launched by the Noida Authority between 2010 and 2016. Spread over nearly 800 acres across Sectors 78, 79, 101, 150 and 152, the project was billed as a futuristic township that would integrate residential housing with world-class sports facilities. Plans boasted three golf courses, an international-standard cricket stadium, multipurpose arenas, and open recreational spaces.

Developers were allowed to use up to 30% of the land for housing and commercial projects, while the remaining 70% was earmarked for sports and leisure infrastructure. In reality, however, most developers concentrated their efforts on selling apartments, while the promised sports facilities remained largely unbuilt.

Godrej Nest, one of the flagship residential complexes within Sector 150’s Sports City layout, became a focal point of buyer frustration. Hundreds of families invested in its towers expecting timely delivery and high-quality amenities. Instead, they found themselves caught in a prolonged deadlock as the Noida Authority withheld occupancy certificates, citing non-compliance with the scheme’s terms and unpaid dues by the consortium of developers led by Lotus Green. Without these certificates, buyers could neither register their homes nor move in legally, despite construction of many towers being substantially complete.

The matter reached a boiling point earlier this year when the Allahabad High Court took a tough stand against the developers.

In February 2025, the High Court directed the Noida Authority to recover all pending dues from consortium members, including premiums, penalties, lease rents, and additional compensation. The court also called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into Lotus Green and its partners for alleged financial irregularities and for failing to develop the promised sports infrastructure. The ruling created fresh uncertainty for homebuyers, as it effectively froze approvals until dues were settled and accountability fixed.

Brick Rise Developers, a key partner involved in constructing Godrej Nest, challenged the High Court order before the Supreme Court. The firm argued that penalizing completed or nearly-completed housing towers for broader consortium failures was unjust to both developers and buyers. It also submitted evidence of partial compliance, including payment of ₹80 crore towards dues in recent months, and urged the court to allow Noida Authority to issue occupancy certificates so that families could move in.

The Supreme Court, while not overturning the High Court’s findings, acknowledged the hardship faced by genuine buyers. Its order strikes a middle path: allowing conditional OCs to be granted for six towers, but making it clear that the relief is specific, limited, and dependent on strict compliance. The justices emphasized that the grant of certificates “shall not be treated as a precedent” for other projects or towers within the Sports City. This safeguard prevents developers elsewhere from using the Godrej Nest order as a blanket excuse to push incomplete or non-compliant projects through.

For residents who have waited years, the decision has been welcomed with cautious relief. Many buyers had invested their life savings into apartments priced between ₹80 lakh and ₹2 crore, with possession dates originally promised several years ago. The absence of occupancy certificates meant they were stuck paying both home loan EMIs and rent, with no clarity on when they could move into their purchased homes. The Supreme Court’s directive to issue certificates within six weeks gives them a realistic timeline to finally see progress.

Officials at the Noida Authority confirmed that they will begin the process of issuing conditional certificates once compliance documents are verified. Sources indicated that site inspections will be carried out to ensure building by-laws have been followed and safety approvals are in place. The authority will also seek written assurances from the developer regarding completion of the sports and recreational facilities that were part of the original sub-lease deed for the plot.