The Supreme Court of India on October 2, 2026, constituted a one-member high-powered independent committee headed by former Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Sudhir Kumar Saxena, to resolve a 30-year-old housing dispute over the entitlement of multi-storeyed flats in NOIDA.

Fact-Finding Committee to Break Deadlock

The dispute stems from prolonged litigation concerning the Kendriya Karamchari Sehkari GN Samiti. Although the top court had in 2022 directed NOIDA to allot multi-storeyed flats to 844 identified members and examine claims of 133 subsequent purchasers, persistent disagreement between the parties stalled execution.

Key Observations and Directions

  • Conflicting Standpoints: NOIDA opposed accommodating subsequent purchasers, relying on terms prohibiting transfers without prior permission and pointing to a 1998 cancellation. The Society contended that NOIDA failed to act on transfer applications and noted that refund cheques were never encashed.
  • Mandate of Committee: The Justice Sudhir Kumar Saxena Committee is tasked with identifying and finalizing the list of genuine members and subsequent purchasers entitled to the residential flats.
  • Logistical Support & Timeline: The Court directed NOIDA to provide full secretarial and logistical assistance to the committee, requesting a comprehensive report within eight weeks.

The Supreme Court scheduled the matter for further hearing on December 2, 2026.