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Court's Decision and Revival Framework
The Supreme Court's decision overturns a rejection by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), clearing Alpha Corp's revival plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The court warned that further delays would significantly harm homebuyers and commercial-space buyers invested in 'Earth TechOne', 'Earth Sapphire Court', and 'Earth Copia'.
Alpha Corp has committed to clearing outstanding dues over 24 months, crucially without passing any financial burden onto buyers. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had earlier approved Alpha Corp's plan, which now enables the completion and delivery of these projects stalled since 2011.
Authority's Role and Investment
The Supreme Court also instructed the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) to collect only its principal dues, waiving all penal interest and charges. This action recognizes the authority's role in the projects' lengthy delays. Alpha Corp intends to invest approximately ₹750 crore for completion, redevelopment, infrastructure upgrades, and delivery, with a target revenue of around ₹1,200 crore from these projects.
Broader Impact on Stressed Real Estate
This judgment is seen as a strong endorsement of the insolvency resolution framework and a key step in resolving troubled real estate assets in the National Capital Region (NCR). Although 60% of space in the commercial projects and 450 units in the residential project are already sold, many buyers have been paying their home loan EMIs for years without receiving possession. The revival offers a much-needed glimmer of hope after prolonged uncertainty.