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How could the Allahabad High Court's demolition order affect the promoter?

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The promoter faces a ₹25 lakh penalty, mandatory refunds, and fraud charges. The Allahabad High Court ordered the demolition of specific illegal towers at Gulmohar Greens Residential Society in Ghaziabad. As part of the judgment, the court imposed a penalty of ₹25 lakh on the promoter and directed the refund of the sale price of common areas to 85 buyers, plus 10% interest. Additionally, the court mandated that an FIR be registered against the promoter within two weeks due to allegations of fraud and violations of the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010.

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How it reaches promoter

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The court ordered the demolition of two 10-storey residential towers and the ninth and tenth floors of four other towers at Gulmohar Greens Residential Society in Ghaziabad. The court imposed a penalty of ₹25 lakh on the builder and directed it to refund the sale price of common areas sold to 85 buyers, along with 10% interest. Furthermore, an FIR must be registered against the promoter over allegations of fraud and violations of the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010.

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The court ordered the demolition of two 10-storey residential towers and the ninth and tenth floors of four other towers at Gulmohar Greens Residential Society in Ghaziabad.livemint.com
The court imposed a penalty of ₹25 lakh on the builder.livemint.com
The builder was directed to refund the sale price of common areas sold to 85 buyers, along with 10% interest.livemint.com
An FIR must be registered against the promoter within two weeks over allegations of fraud and violations of the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010.livemint.com

Why it matters

The promoter faces severe financial and legal consequences, including a ₹25 lakh penalty, mandatory refunds to 85 buyers, and the initiation of a fraud investigation. The court also directed that the entire demolition expenditure would be recovered from the promoter as arrears of land revenue, significantly increasing its financial liability.

The project, which began in 2005, remained incomplete after more than 20 years, and the promoter failed to obtain a completion certificate despite the developer's responsibility under the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010. This history of non-compliance led to the court's severe judgment.

What we don't know yet

How will the promoter respond to the registration of the FIR?
What is the total estimated cost of the demolition exercise?

What would change this answer

The FIR is registered and the investigation proceedsThe legal risk and potential criminal liability for the promoter increase significantly.

The promoter successfully negotiates a settlement with the Gulmohar Greens Residents Welfare Association regarding the refunds and penaltyThe immediate financial impact of the court order could be mitigated.

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