Fresh plea in SC challenging its verdict in Kerala's Maradu flats demolition case
5 years, 2 months ago

Fresh plea in SC challenging its verdict in Kerala's Maradu flats demolition case

India TV News  

A fresh plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging its verdict directing demolition of four apartment complexes in Kochi's Maradu for violation of environment norms by the builders. The court had on October 25 asked the Kerala government to give Rs 25 lakh each as interim compensation to the owners of Maradu flats, after it was informed that they have been given a lower amount and had asked the builders to deposit Rs 20 crore within one month with the court-appointed committee in the matter. The court had on September 30 refused to entertain a plea of flat owners seeking stay on its order to demolish the four apartment complexes in Maradu which were built in violation of Coastal Regulation Zone norms. The apex court had directed demolition of the flats within 138 days, a timeline given by the Kerala government, and had asked the state to pay Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to each flat owner within four weeks.

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Kerala High Court clears estate land acquisition for Wayanad landslide victims
1 week, 6 days ago

Kerala High Court clears estate land acquisition for Wayanad landslide victims

India Today  

The Kerala High Court ruled that the state government can acquire estate lands identified by it to build a township for rehabilitating victims of the Wayanad landslide. The high court passed the judgment while dismissing a petition by Harrisons Malayalam Limited and Elstone Tea Estate Limited that sought to block the acquisition. The court clarified that the land acquisition must …

Demolition of house merely on person's criminal record amounts to collective punishment on family: SC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Demolition of house merely on person's criminal record amounts to collective punishment on family: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The demolition of a house solely because the person residing there is either an accused or convicted in a criminal case will amount to inflicting "collective punishment" on the entire family, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. The apex court said when a particular structure is chosen all of a sudden for demolition and the rest of similarly …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 12 - February 18, 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 12 - February 18, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Sanitha Saji v. Salimkumar, 2024 LiveLaw 106 Chandini CK v. The State of Kerala and ors., 2024 LiveLaw 107 In Re Bruno v Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 108 Padma Conductors Pvt Ltd. v MIRC Electronics, 2024 LiveLaw 109 Maheswari S & ors v. State of Kerala & ors.,2024 LiveLaw 110 Meena v Joint Regional Transport Officer, 2024 …

High Court Quashes Proceedings Under Kerala Prevention Of Damage To Private Property Act Based On Settlement Between Parties
1 year, 11 months ago

High Court Quashes Proceedings Under Kerala Prevention Of Damage To Private Property Act Based On Settlement Between Parties

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday quashed the proceedings under Kerala Prevention of Damage to Private Property and Payment of Compensation Act, 2019 based on the settlement arrived at between the parties. It observed, "The Apex Court in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab, Narinder Singh & Ors. has held that the High Court by invoking S.482 of Cr.P.C can …

Noida Supertech Twin Towers Demolition Tomorrow: Know How Kerala Flats Were Razed
2 years, 4 months ago

Noida Supertech Twin Towers Demolition Tomorrow: Know How Kerala Flats Were Razed

News 18  

The Noida Supertech twin towers are set to be demolished on Sunday. The same company was also involved in the demolition of four apartments located in the Maradu town of Kerala’s Kochi in 2020. The Noida Supertech towers demolition refreshes the memory of the Maradu flat demolition. Here’s all about the Maradu building demolition: The four flats, located in the …

Owners Of Maradu Flats Demolished For CRZ Violations Not Entitled To Interest On Refund From Builders: Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Owners Of Maradu Flats Demolished For CRZ Violations Not Entitled To Interest On Refund From Builders: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday held that the owners of the flats in the four buildings in Maradu, Kochi, which were demolished in 2020 for CRZ violations, are not entitled to interest on the refund payable to them by the builders.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai ruled so on the reasoning that the purchasers had been …

Maradu Demolitions : Supreme Court Appoints Ex-Judge Justice Thottathil Radhakrishnan For Enquiry About Persons Responsible For Illegal Constructions
2 years, 8 months ago

Maradu Demolitions : Supreme Court Appoints Ex-Judge Justice Thottathil Radhakrishnan For Enquiry About Persons Responsible For Illegal Constructions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has appointed Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan, former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court and former judge of the Kerala High Court, to enquire about the involvement of Builder/Promoter/persons/officials responsible for the illegal construction of the buildings in Maradu, Kochi.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai passed this direction observing. The Supreme Court has …

Kerala High Court Stays Notice To Demolish Buildings In Lakshadweep For Alleged Encorachment Of Public Land
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Stays Notice To Demolish Buildings In Lakshadweep For Alleged Encorachment Of Public Land

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Saturday stayed the show-cause notices issued to Lakshadweep inhabitants to demolish their buildings within 2 days on the ground that they were constructed on government land. Justice Sunil Thomas during the special sitting issued an interim order staying the operation of the aforementioned notices pending the disposal of the writ petition. On 6th July 2021, …

Maradu Flats Case: Supreme Court Lifts Attachment Of Properties Of Jain Housing, Except Land In Chillavannoor
3 years, 8 months ago

Maradu Flats Case: Supreme Court Lifts Attachment Of Properties Of Jain Housing, Except Land In Chillavannoor

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed lifting of attachment in respect of properties and bank account of Jain Housing Ltd, its sister concerns and Directors of the companies, except for land in Chillavanoor. The order was passed by a division Bench Justice Navin Sinha and Justice Ramasubramanian, observing that Jain Housing, in pursuance of Court's previous order has deposited 6.12 crores …

Kochi Court Stays Release Of Film On Maradu Flats Demolition
3 years, 10 months ago

Kochi Court Stays Release Of Film On Maradu Flats Demolition

Live Law  

A Civil Court at Kochi has stayed the release and online streaming of "Maradu 357", a film on the demolition of four apartment complexes in Maradu for violations of CRZ regulations.The Munsiff's Court, Ernakulam, passed an interim injunction order that the film shall not be released in full or part or its trailer or its songs in theatres or on …

CRZ : SC Asks Kerala To Explain Action Taken Against Violators [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

CRZ : SC Asks Kerala To Explain Action Taken Against Violators [Read Order]

Live Law  

Supreme Court has directed the Kerala Government to file an Affidavit within three weeks, outlining the steps they have taken in pursuance of the 23rd September, 2019 order of the Supreme Court in the Maradu flats demolition matter. A Bench comprising of Justices RF Nariman, Navin Sinha and KM Joseph issued show-cause notice to the State of Kerala and ordered …

All Four Maradu Flats Demolished In Execution Of SC Direction
4 years, 11 months ago

All Four Maradu Flats Demolished In Execution Of SC Direction

Live Law  

All four apartments in Maradu, Kochi, have been demolished as per the direction of the Supreme Court.Two of the apartment complexes - "H2O" of Holy Faith Builders Ltd and "Alfa Serene" of Alfa Venture Ltd -were razed down through controlled implosion yesterday.The demolition of the other two complexes - "Jain Coral Wave" of Jain Housing & Construction Ltd and "Golden …

Two of four illegal Maradu flats in Kochi demolished with controlled implosion for flouting Coastal Regulation Zone norms
4 years, 11 months ago

Two of four illegal Maradu flats in Kochi demolished with controlled implosion for flouting Coastal Regulation Zone norms

Firstpost  

A total of 343 waterfront Maradu flats were built in the complexes, violating the Coastal Regulation Zone norms. Kochi: A high rise apartment complex was brought down through controlled implosion method as authorities began implementing a Supreme Court order to demolish four illegal waterfront structures in Maradu municipality in Kochi on Saturday. #WATCH Kochi: Alfa Serene complex with twin apartment …

Maradu Flats : SC Directs Builders To Deposit Rs 61.50 Crores With Kerala Govt To Compensate Owners [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Maradu Flats : SC Directs Builders To Deposit Rs 61.50 Crores With Kerala Govt To Compensate Owners [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed the four builders of apartments in Maradu, Kochi - which have been ordered to be demolished for CRZ violations - to deposit a sum of Rs 61.50 crores with the Government of Kerala for disbursement of compensation to the owners of flats.A bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee passed this order on November …

All Maradu Flat Owners To Get Rs 25 Lakhs As Interim Compensation Regardless Of The Amount Shown In Sale Deeds : SC [Read Order]
5 years, 2 months ago

All Maradu Flat Owners To Get Rs 25 Lakhs As Interim Compensation Regardless Of The Amount Shown In Sale Deeds : SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has clarified that each flat owner in the soon to be demolished apartment complexes in Maradu, Kochi is entitled to receive compensation of Rs 25 lakhs, regardless of the amount stated in the sale deeds.The bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Ravindra Bhat passed orders in this regard on Friday, after noticing that the Court-appointed committee headed …

Maradu flats row: SC tells Kerala govt to pay interim compensation worth Rs 25 lakh to all owners, asks builders to deposit Rs 20 cr in a month
5 years, 2 months ago

Maradu flats row: SC tells Kerala govt to pay interim compensation worth Rs 25 lakh to all owners, asks builders to deposit Rs 20 cr in a month

Firstpost  

The SC asked the Kerala government to give Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to Maradu flat owners after it was brought to its notice that some of the flat owners were given a lesser amount. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Kerala government to give Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to Maradu flat owners after it was …

Maradu flats row: Kerala govt begins evicting residents after SC orders demolition of illegal apartment complexes in Kochi
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu flats row: Kerala govt begins evicting residents after SC orders demolition of illegal apartment complexes in Kochi

Firstpost  

Kerala government on Sunday began the process for evicting residents of four illegal apartment complexes in Kochi, ordered to be demolished by the Supreme Court. Kochi: The Kerala government on Sunday began the process for evicting residents of four illegal apartment complexes in Kochi, ordered to be demolished by the Supreme Court, with officials visiting the owners to help them …

Maradu Flats : Ex-Kerala HC Judge Justice K Balakrishnan Nair To Head Committee To Fix Compensation For Owners [Read Orders]
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu Flats : Ex-Kerala HC Judge Justice K Balakrishnan Nair To Head Committee To Fix Compensation For Owners [Read Orders]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has appointed Justice K Balakrishnan Nair, former judge of High Court of Kerala, to head the committee for deciding the actual amount of compensation payable to the owners of flats in the four apartments in Maradu, Kochi, which have been ordered to be demolished for CRZ violations.The bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Ravindra Bhat made the …

Maradu flats: SC directs demolition to be completed in 138 days and payment of ₹25 lakh each as interim compensation
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu flats: SC directs demolition to be completed in 138 days and payment of ₹25 lakh each as interim compensation

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Kerala government to immediately pay an interim compensation of ₹25 lakh each to the residents of illegal high-rise Maradu apartment blocks facing demolition for violation of coastal zone regulations. The court ordered the State to pay the money for payment of the interim compensation within four weeks and then recover it from the …

Maradu Flats Demolition: SC Orders Kerala Govt To Pay Interim Compensation Of Rs 25 Lakhs To Each Owner; Amount Recoverable From Builders [Read Order]
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu Flats Demolition: SC Orders Kerala Govt To Pay Interim Compensation Of Rs 25 Lakhs To Each Owner; Amount Recoverable From Builders [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a significant development in the Maradu flats demolition case, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Kerala Government to pay interim compensation of Rs 25 lakhs to each apartment owner within four weeks. The amount will be recoverable from the builders who erected the illegal structures flouting the Coastal Zone Regulations, added the Court.The Court said that it will …

Maradu Flats : SC Dismisses Plea Which Expressed Concerns Of Collateral Damage To Neighborhood By Demolition [Read Order]
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu Flats : SC Dismisses Plea Which Expressed Concerns Of Collateral Damage To Neighborhood By Demolition [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by a resident in the neighbourhood of Maradu flats in Kochi, which had expressed concerns of 'collateral damage' to the area that might be caused if the demolition is carried out without proper planning and assessment. The bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Ravindra Bhat summarily dismissed the petition on September …

Kerala's Maradu flats power and water supply to be cut off; demolition looms
5 years, 3 months ago

Kerala's Maradu flats power and water supply to be cut off; demolition looms

India TV News  

Kerala government is going to cut the power and water supply of Ernakulum's Maradu flats for violating Coastal Regulation Zone norms. Online Manorama reports that secretary of the Maradu municipal has been issued a notice to implement the decision to stop water and power supply within three days. Kerala government has also decided to register a criminal case against the …

Climate justice through judicial diktat
5 years, 3 months ago

Climate justice through judicial diktat

The Hindu  

A Supreme Court order for demolishing a set of apartments in Maradu, a suburb in Ernakulam, has caused a legal and political crisis. After a Division Bench upheld this verdict, the Kerala State Coastal Zone Management Authority approached the Supreme Court, which constituted a three-member panel to examine whether the buildings violated CRZ norms. Based on the panel’s report that …

Maradu Flats Demolition : Kerala Chief Secretary Will Be Held Personally Liable For Violations, Warns SC [Read Order]
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu Flats Demolition : Kerala Chief Secretary Will Be Held Personally Liable For Violations, Warns SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

While hearing the matter relating to demolition of apartments in Maradu, Kochi, the Supreme Court on Monday orally warned the Chief Secretary to the Kerala Government that he will be held personally liable if unauthorized constructions have taken place in restricted zones under CRZ notification.Tom Jose, the Chief Secretary, was personally present before the bench of. While hearing the matter …

'Your State Is Known For Not Following Orders' : SC Asks Kerala Govt To Execute Demolition Order Against Maradu Flats By Sep 20
5 years, 4 months ago

'Your State Is Known For Not Following Orders' : SC Asks Kerala Govt To Execute Demolition Order Against Maradu Flats By Sep 20

Live Law  

Expressing dissatisfaction with the non-compliance of the demolition order passed against flats in Maradu, Kochi for CRZ violation, the Supreme Court on Friday called upon the Kerala Government to carry out the directions by September 20.If compliance report is not filed by that date, the Chief Secretary to the Government will have to personally appear before the Court on September …

Kochi demolition: Supreme Court says fraud played on court
5 years, 6 months ago

Kochi demolition: Supreme Court says fraud played on court

India TV News  

Senior counsels engaged by the petitioners have played a fraud on the Supreme Court, the apex court said on Friday while hearing a matter related to the razing of 400 flats in five posh coastal apartment complexes in Maradu area in Kochi. Criticizing the petitioners and their senior counsels, a bench comprising justices Arun Mishra and Navin Sinha said the …

CRZ Violation : SC Stays Demolition Of Kochi Flats For Six Weeks [Read Order]
5 years, 6 months ago

CRZ Violation : SC Stays Demolition Of Kochi Flats For Six Weeks [Read Order]

Live Law  

The families residing in nearly 400 flats in five apartments in Maradu, Kochi, can heave a sigh of relief for now, as a vacation bench of the Supreme Court stayed the demolition order passed by the Court on May 8 for six weeks.The bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and Ajay Rastogi passed the order while considering a writ petition filed …

Review Petition Filed In SC Against Order Directing Demolition Of Kochi Flats For Alleged CRZ Violation [Read Petition]
5 years, 7 months ago

Review Petition Filed In SC Against Order Directing Demolition Of Kochi Flats For Alleged CRZ Violation [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A day before the deadline set by the Supreme Court for demolition of three apartments in Maradu, Kochi for violation of CRZ norms, one of the builders has filed an application for review of the May 8 judgment.The review petition states that the demolition order was passed by the Court on an erroneous understanding that Maradu area was included in …

SC Refuses To Extend Time To Demolish Buildings Built In Violation Of CRZ Regulations [Read Order]
5 years, 7 months ago

SC Refuses To Extend Time To Demolish Buildings Built In Violation Of CRZ Regulations [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court rejected the plea seeking extension of time for demolition is of the buildings which were built in violation of Coastal Regulatory Zone Regulations within the prohibited area of CRZ Category in Maradu Municipality of Ernakulam District in Kerala. But the bench comprising of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice MR Shah said: "We are of the view that …

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