Conceived around the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Sports City project was envisioned as a model of urban planning — integrating residential complexes, commercial hubs, and world-class sports infrastructure across Noida’s sectors 78, 79, 150, and 152.
But while luxury towers and gated societies now dominate the skyline, the promised stadiums and tracks exist largely on paper. According to Noida Authority data, developers collectively owe ₹11,642 crore, of which only ₹319 crore has been recovered.
Developers Default, Courts Intervene
Major allottees include Logix Infra Developers (₹4,082 crore due), Lotus Greens Constructions (₹4,178 crore), Xanadu Estate (₹636 crore), and ATS Homes (₹2,746 crore). Despite repeated notices, recovery has crawled as developers contest liabilities across multiple courts.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) first flagged irregularities in 2019, citing underpriced land, diversion of plots meant for sports use, and unauthorised sub-leasing. Following the report, the Allahabad High Court in February 2025 ordered probes by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) into possible collusion between developers and officials.
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Yet, legal reliefs have slowed progress. With nine cases before the NCLT, 25 before the High Court, and 26 special leave petitions pending in the Supreme Court, coercive action has largely stalled.
Supreme Court and Selective Relief
The Supreme Court recently allowed Brick Rise Developers, part of the Sector 150 project, to obtain conditional occupancy certificates for six towers in Godrej Nest, acknowledging partial payments but clarifying it should not become a precedent.
In response to CAG findings, the Noida Authority suspended new project approvals in 2021, barring map revalidations and occupancy certificates until sports infrastructure is delivered. Despite these safeguards, most projects remain incomplete.
Oversight Amid Stagnation
Between May 2023 and July 2025, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held 11 hearings, directing the Authority to recover pending dues from undeveloped plots and approve occupancy certificates only after the construction of sports facilities begins. The committee has since closed all CAG objections, urging accountability and faster recovery.
Officials claim recovery efforts are ongoing:
“The Authority is working to ensure recovery of dues and implementation of sports facilities in a time-bound manner,” said a senior official.
But for residents who bought homes in “Sports City,” the dream of jogging tracks, stadiums, and swimming arenas remains postponed — indefinitely.
