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

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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 relocate even as a section staged a protest pressing demands, including seeking more time. The Supreme Court on Friday had directed demolition of the apartment complexes within 138 days, a time-line given by the Kerala government, and asked the state to pay Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to each flat owner within four weeks. State Chief Secretary Tom Jose has said on Friday the government would take steps to demolish the apartment complexes as per the action plan submitted in the top court.

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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 …

Gone in seconds: How Kerala demolished luxury flats in Maradu for violating law
2 years, 4 months ago

Gone in seconds: How Kerala demolished luxury flats in Maradu for violating law

India Today  

Four luxury waterfront apartments in Kerala near the Vembanad backwaters vanished from Kochi's skyline as they were turned into dust for violating environmental norms over two years ago. The fate of the high-rise buildings -- H20 Holy Faith, Alfa Serene, Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram -- in Kerala's Maradu was sealed after a 2019 Supreme Court order. READ | …

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 …

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 …

Maradu\'s demolition derby concludes: Four waterfront properties are now history
4 years, 11 months ago

Maradu\'s demolition derby concludes: Four waterfront properties are now history

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Kochi: The second day of the demolition of luxury skyscrapers violating Coastal Regulation Zone rules in the Maradu suburb of Kochi went faster than the first. Controlled implosions of the Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram apartment complexes took less than 10 seconds each. The 18-storeyed Jain Coral Cover, the biggest of the four with 125 living units, was …

Maradu demolition: Gone in 10 seconds, but nothing to sneeze at
4 years, 11 months ago

Maradu demolition: Gone in 10 seconds, but nothing to sneeze at

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Day 1 of Kochi’s demolition derby was over in 10 seconds. That was all it took to bring down, in a controlled implosion, the first of four multi-storey luxury apartment complexes near the shoreline of the Vembanad lake. With Section 144 in force in the neighbourhoods, and the vantage point of Kundanoor-Thevara Bridge declared no-go, demolition tourist thronged under …

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 …

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 …

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 : 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 demolition: Power, water supply snapped at four apartments after SC ordered Kerala govt to raze buildings for violating coastal norms
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu flats demolition: Power, water supply snapped at four apartments after SC ordered Kerala govt to raze buildings for violating coastal norms

Firstpost  

Kochi: Power and water supply lines were disconnected on Thursday at the four apartment complexes in Maradu, which the Supreme Court has ordered to be demolished for violating coastal norms. Amid heavy police presence, the power supply was disconnected around 5 am, while the water supply was stopped a few hours later, said residents of the apartments, who protested calling …

Maradu flats demolition to begin on Oct. 11
5 years, 3 months ago

Maradu flats demolition to begin on Oct. 11

The Hindu  

The physical demolition of the Maradu apartments will begin on October 11 and the eviction of the apartment dwellers will begin on September 29. The authorities plan to complete the eviction in four days, by October 3, according to a time-line prepared for one of the biggest challenges before the State government. The State government had earlier assured the apex …

Kerala: Power, water supply lines to Maradu apartments snapped
5 years, 3 months ago

Kerala: Power, water supply lines to Maradu apartments snapped

India TV News  

Four apartment complexes in Maradu area of Kochi saw their power and water supply lines disconnected on Thursday. Fort Kochi Sub-Collector Snehil Kumar Singh, who has been given additional charge as secretary of Maradu Municipality to carry out the demolition, said on Wednesday the directions given by the government, including disconnection of power and water supply to the apartments, would …

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 …

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 …

Maradu Flats Demolition: Man Residing Near Flats Moves SC Apprehending 'Collateral Damage' To Neighborhood
5 years, 3 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 …

Demolition of apartments: Maradu municipality wriggles out of imbroglio
5 years, 3 months ago

Demolition of apartments: Maradu municipality wriggles out of imbroglio

The Hindu  

Caught between the Supreme Court order to demolish the four apartments in Maradu and the plight of the residents who face the prospect of losing their homes, the Maradu municipal council tried to wriggle out of the situation by refusing to take a firm stand on the issue. Devassy, moved a resolution in the council meeting held on Tuesday stating …

'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 orders demolition of 5 apartments Ernakulam's Maradu municipality
5 years, 8 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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