Supreme Court orders demolition of Supertech twin towers in Noida
The Hindu
Top court condemns ‘dubious dealings’ by builders and authorities
Ordering the demolition of the 40-storey residential towers of Supertech in Noida, the Supreme Court on August 31 condemned the “dubious dealings” entered into by builders and authorities in metros across the country in brazen violation of the laws while showing scant concern about either the safety of the environment or the welfare of residents. A Bench led by Justices D.Y. Chandrachud said protection of environment and the welfare and safety of citizens had to be balanced with the need for more housing in big cities. Illegal construction activities had to be strictly dealt with, the court said in a judgment, and added collusion between the Noida authority and the builder was writ large in the case. The court took note of the fact that neither the builder nor the authorities had deemed it important to share the details of the buildings with the residents. The Residents Welfare Association (RWA)’s efforts to glean information through building records were stonewalled.More Related News