NOIDA resisted including subsequent purchasers, contending that original allotment letters prohibited transfers without prior permission and pointing out that original allotments were cancelled in 1998. Conversely, the Society argued that NOIDA failed to act on transfer requests and noted that refund cheques were never encashed.
Taking note of the continuing stalemate three years after its initial judgment, the Court authorised Justice Saxena to determine his own procedure, examine records, and hear the claimants to conclude the verification.
“The one-member committee shall be at liberty to devise its own procedure, including calling for such documents and hearing the concerned members/claimants as it may consider necessary. NOIDA, the respondent-Society, and all claimants shall extend full cooperation,” the Bench directed.
The Supreme Court instructed the committee to submit its report within eight weeks.
The Court directed NOIDA to provide complete secretarial and logistical assistance to the committee.