Owners Of Maradu Flats Demolished For CRZ Violations Not Entitled To Interest On Refund From Builders: Supreme Court
2 years, 10 months ago

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

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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 staying in the flats allotted to them for a period of. 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. The flat owners prayed for interest on the refund by submitting that they had invested their life-savings in the apartments, whihc were ultimately demolished on orders of the Supreme Court for violations of the Coastal Regulation Zone norms. Four high rise apartment buildings in Maradu - Golden Kayaloram, Jain Coral Cove, H2O Holy Faith and Alfa Serene - were demolished in January 2020 following the directions issued by the Supreme Court after finding that they were built in violation of the relevant Coastal Regulation Zone norms.

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Amicus Curiae visits Maradu sites, seeks feasibility report on new apartment construction
3 months ago

Amicus Curiae visits Maradu sites, seeks feasibility report on new apartment construction

The Hindu  

The Amicus Curiae of the Supreme Court in the Maradu apartment case has asked the Maradu Municipality to ascertain whether the construction of apartments would be possible in the holdings where they existed earlier. The local body shall submit the documents related to the holdings before January 6, suggested Gaurav Agarwal, the Amicus Curiae. Four apartment complexes that were built …

Maradu Flats Demolition | Supreme Court Lifts Attachment Of Two Homebuilders' Accounts & Properties On Condition To Furnish Security
2 years, 3 months ago

Maradu Flats Demolition | Supreme Court Lifts Attachment Of Two Homebuilders' Accounts & Properties On Condition To Furnish Security

Live Law  

In a matter related to the demolition of four illegal buildings in Maradu, Kochi two years ago, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday directed the properties of two of the builders, namely, Alfa Ventures Private Limited and K.P. Gavai and Vikram Nath, directed the applicant builders to provide a security of Rs 25 crores and Rs 10 crores respectively …

Maradu Flats Case: Supreme Court Lifts Attachment Of Properties Of Jain Housing, Except Land In Chillavannoor
3 years, 10 months ago

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

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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
4 years, 1 month 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, 5 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
5 years, 2 months ago

All Four Maradu Flats Demolished In Execution Of SC Direction

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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
5 years, 2 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 Dismisses Plea For Contempt Action Against Committee Members
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu Flats : SC Dismisses Plea For Contempt Action Against Committee Members

Live Law  

A group of residents of the Golden Kayaloram complex - one of the four apartments in Maradu which have been directed to be demolished- on Monday became unsuccessful in persuading the Supreme Court to direct the Attorney General to grant sanction for initiating criminal contempt against the members of the Committee, which was constituted by the Court for probing the …

Maradu Flats : SC Directs Builders To Deposit Rs 61.50 Crores With Kerala Govt To Compensate Owners [Read Order]
5 years, 4 months 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 …

Fresh plea in SC challenging its verdict in Kerala's Maradu flats demolition case
5 years, 4 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 …

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, 4 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, 5 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 : Ex-Kerala HC Judge Justice K Balakrishnan Nair To Head Committee To Fix Compensation For Owners [Read Orders]
5 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 months ago

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

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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, 6 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, 6 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: Shocked to see spate of illegal structures in CRZ, says Supreme Court
5 years, 6 months ago

Maradu flats: Shocked to see spate of illegal structures in CRZ, says Supreme Court

India TV News  

Illegal construction in coastal areas of Kerala is a "colossal loss" to the environment, the Supreme Court said Monday and expressed shock over a spate of unauthorised structures coming up at Kochi's Maradu. Coming down heavily on the Kerala government for not complying with its orders to demolish four apartment complexes built in violation of Coastal Regulation Zone, the top …

Maradu Flats Demolition : Kerala Chief Secretary Will Be Held Personally Liable For Violations, Warns SC [Read Order]
5 years, 6 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 …

Maradu Flats Demolition: Man Residing Near Flats Moves SC Apprehending 'Collateral Damage' To Neighborhood
5 years, 6 months ago

Maradu Flats Demolition: Man Residing Near Flats Moves SC Apprehending 'Collateral Damage' To Neighborhood

Live Law  

A man who has residence in the neighbourhood of the flats in Maradu has moved the Apex Court expressing his concern about the 'collateral damage' that might be caused if the demolition is carried out without proper planning and assessment.In his writ petition, he submitted that he and his family have been residing in a plot of land and house …

Explained | The Maradu imbroglio of a SC order, flat owners, Kerala govt, and municipal authorities
5 years, 6 months ago

Explained | The Maradu imbroglio of a SC order, flat owners, Kerala govt, and municipal authorities

The Hindu  

The demolition of a group of apartments in Maradu municipality in Ernakulam district has been framed both as a tug of war between environmentalists and investors, and between two different arms of the government. The Kerala State Coastal Zone Management Authority, however, contested this, at which point the Panchayat issued a notice to the builders pointing out that the projects …

'Your State Is Known For Not Following Orders' : SC Asks Kerala Govt To Execute Demolition Order Against Maradu Flats By Sep 20
5 years, 6 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, 8 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, 9 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 …

'KCZMA Misled Court'; Another Builder Approaches SC For Review Of Demolition Order Against Kochi Flats [Read Petition]
5 years, 9 months ago

'KCZMA Misled Court'; Another Builder Approaches SC For Review Of Demolition Order Against Kochi Flats [Read Petition]

Live Law  

As the one month deadline set by the Supreme Court for demolition of three apartments in Maradu, Kochi for CRZ violations is nearing, another builder - Alfa Ventures Pvt Ltd - has approached the Supreme Court seeking review of the May 8 judgment.The petition filed through Advocate Mohammed Sadique contends that the Court was misled by the Kerala Coastal Zone …

Review Petition Filed In SC Against Order Directing Demolition Of Kochi Flats For Alleged CRZ Violation [Read Petition]
5 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

SC orders demolition of 5 apartments Ernakulam's Maradu municipality
5 years, 10 months ago

SC orders demolition of 5 apartments Ernakulam's Maradu municipality

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the demolition of five apartments in Ernakulam's Maradu municipality for violation of Coastal Regulation Zone rules. The Bench directed the authorities concerned, represented by advocate Romy Chacko appearing for the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority, to clear the buildings within a period of one month and to submit a report before the court. The …

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