Noida Lifts 5-Year Ban on Sports City Homeowner Registries

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Noida Lifts 5-Year Ban on Sports City Homeowner Registries
Overview

Noida's Sector 150 Sports City homebuyers can finally register their properties. The Noida Authority lifted a five-year ban on occupancy certificates and sales after a Supreme Court directive. This ends a long wait for thousands of luxury homeowners impacted by developers' failure to build mandated sports facilities.

Noida Authority Rescinds Sports City Ban

Thousands of homebuyers in Noida's Sector 150 are set to receive their property registrations and occupancy certificates (OCs) after the Noida Authority officially lifted a five-year ban on these crucial approvals. The decision, made at a recent board meeting, signals the end of a protracted struggle for residents of luxury apartments within the Sports City scheme.

The ban, imposed in January 2021, halted all sale-purchase agreements and OCs due to developers' non-compliance with the mandate to develop sports infrastructure. This left many buyers unable to legally take possession of their completed homes, despite making substantial investments.

Supreme Court Directive Spurs Action

The breakthrough came following a Supreme Court order on November 24, 2025. The apex court directed the Noida Authority to issue conditional OCs and permit registries for projects that meet approved building norms. This directive provided the impetus for the Authority to resolve the long-standing disputes.

Uttar Pradesh Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner Deepak Kumar chaired the board meeting where the decision was finalized. The board approved the issuance of a conditional OC for a group housing project that had cleared all outstanding dues. Revised master plan approvals for plot SC-02 were also directed, paving the way for immediate relief.

Developers and Homebuyers Await Possession

The protracted issue had affected numerous group housing projects developed by prominent real estate players, including Godrej Properties, Prestige Group, Eldeco, Tata Projects, Prateek Group, Lotus Greens, and County Group. Homebuyers, represented by associations like the Noida Federation of Apartment Owners Associations (NOFAA), have welcomed the move.

Rajiva Singh, President of NOFAA, stated that the resumption of registries grants ownership rights, alleviating immense financial and mental burdens on homebuyers. The Sports City concept, integrating residential living with sports facilities, was intended to offer a unique, modern lifestyle, a vision now closer to realization for its residents.

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