Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – One City Infrastructure Private Limited; Respondents – Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and others.
  • Nature of Proceeding: Civil Appeal No(s).4473/2026 seeking exemption from filing O.T.; matters relate to a development licence and revised building plans for a project.
  • Background: On 30.07.2026 the Court directed the State of Uttar Pradesh and GDA to take a final decision regarding the development licence and sanction of the revised building plans.
  • Current Proceedings: On 20.08.2026 the Court heard counsel. Ms. Madhavi Divan, senior counsel for GDA, informed that a final decision has been taken to permit the SRA to file its revised plan, provided it complies with the model bylaws and any other policy. The revised plan must be filed within 30 days, after which the authority will pass necessary orders subject to compliance with all conditions.
  • Counsel Requests: Mr. Rajiv Shakdher, senior counsel for respondent No.3, prayed for a one‑week extension to examine the report filed by GDA.
  • Court Observations: The Court noted a positive development, acknowledging that the State and GDA have jointly decided to grant the required permission subject to fulfillment of certain conditions.

Final Outcome

  • The matter is to be posted on the Court’s board for final orders on 31.08.2026.
  • The Court recorded the presence of Mr. Nand Kishore Kalal, Vice‑Chairman of GDA, and directed that he need not be physically present at the next hearing.
  • The Court also recorded the online participation of Mr. Guruprasad, Principal Secretary, Housing and Development Authority, Government of U.P., and directed that both Mr. Guruprasad and Mr. Kalal join the next hearing online.
  • The Court effectively granted the one‑week extension sought by respondent counsel to review the GDA report.

Topics: Real Estate Licensing, Court Proceedings