A Grim Tale Of Two Towers - Apex And Ceyane

On 28th February, 2022, the Supreme Court was informed how the demolition of two 40-storied towers, T-16 and T-17 namely Apex and Ceyane belonging to the Emerald Court Project of Supertech Builders would be carried out in phased manner with the use of specialized blasting procedure. During the demolition, the area would be declared a no-fly zone and would be completely evacuated. The demolition would be completed by May 22, 2022.

Background of Dispute:

The Emerald Court Owner Resident Welfare Association had approached the Allahabad High Court in 2012 alleging that the Developer was constructing two humongous towers on an area which was represented to be a green area in the brochure and advertisements which induced them to buy apartments in the Towers T-1 to T-15 of the Project. The Allahabad High Court had allowed the writ-petition in 2014 and ordered the demolition of the two towers. The Developer had challenged the said judgment of the Allahabad High Court