NBCC Secures Approval to Demolish Three Towers in Green View Condominium

The Gurugram district administration has granted permission to NBCC to demolish three towers—E, F, and G—in the NBCC Green View condominium, located in Sector 37D. The decision was made due to the deteriorating structural condition of the buildings and the associated safety risks.

NBCC had been seeking approval for demolition since June 2024, following concerns over the structural integrity of the complex. The final approval was issued on March 18, 2025, after a detailed meeting held on February 10, 2025. Officials from the district administration, Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Public Works Department (PWD), and other relevant agencies participated in the discussions. The administration directed NBCC to ensure that all demolition activities comply with the necessary policies and guidelines.

Background of the Structural Issues

The structural concerns surrounding the NBCC Green View condominium date back several years. In 2021, a structural audit conducted by IIT Bombay found all seven towers in the complex to be unsafe. Earlier, in February 2022, the Gurugram administration had declared the entire complex uninhabitable under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005. Reports from the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) and IIT Roorkee further supported the conclusion that the buildings posed a risk to residents.

As a result, residents were ordered to vacate the premises by March 2022. The evacuation was carried out as per the directive of the district administration, and since then, the complex has remained unoccupied.

Repeated Structural Failures and Safety Risks

The urgency for demolition became more apparent after multiple structural failures in Tower F. On August 9, 2024, balconies on the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth floors collapsed. A month later, on September 9, 2024, four more balconies of the same tower fell. These incidents heightened concerns that, without intervention, parts of the building could collapse unexpectedly, posing risks to the surrounding area.

In a letter submitted on January 22, 2025, NBCC highlighted the immediate need for demolition to prevent further incidents. Anil Kumar, chief general manager (engineering) at NBCC, noted that Tower F was at risk of an uncontrolled collapse, which could endanger nearby residents and structures, including a school adjacent to the project. The letter stressed that controlled demolition was the only viable option to mitigate these risks.

Approval Process and Conditions

Following the formal request from NBCC, the deputy commissioner of Gurugram issued an order granting permission to demolish Towers E, F, and G, along with surrounding structures and utilities in the complex. The order specified that the demolition must be conducted in compliance with all relevant policies and safety protocols.

A senior government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that the administration had considered multiple factors before granting approval. “Given the seriousness of the matter, the decision was taken to allow demolition, provided all safety measures recommended by the district administration are strictly followed,” the official said.

NBCC launched the Green View condominium project in 2010, and possession of the apartments was handed over in 2017. The complex consists of seven towers—A, B, C, D, E, F, and G—comprising a total of 784 apartments and 139 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats.

NBCC retained ownership of Towers E, F, and G, as the units in these buildings were never sold. In contrast, Towers A, B, C, and D had a mix of sold and unsold apartments. Residents who had purchased flats in the complex were forced to vacate their homes following the administration’s order in 2022.

With the official approval in place, NBCC is now tasked with planning and executing the demolition in a manner that ensures minimal impact on the surrounding areas. The timeline for the demolition has yet to be finalized, and further coordination with regulatory bodies will be required before work begins.

The decision to demolish these towers is part of a broader effort to address safety concerns in structurally compromised buildings. The Green View case has also raised questions about construction quality and regulatory oversight in large-scale housing projects. For affected residents, many of whom had invested in the complex expecting long-term residence, the demolition marks another chapter in an ongoing struggle for resolution.

As NBCC moves forward with the demolition process, further updates are expected regarding the methodology, environmental considerations, and potential redevelopment plans for the site.