In a significant development, the Supreme Court has summoned the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), seeking a detailed explanation on the disputed occupancy certificate (OC) issued to a city-based apartment, Odisha’s first public-private partnership (PPP) real estate project.

The case has sparked serious questions over regulatory compliance and governance in the state’s housing sector.

A Project Marred by Legal Battles

According to Times of India, the project, initiated by the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB), has been entangled in legal disputes for years. Allegations of fraudulent practices and regulatory lapses have surrounded its progress.

Back in 2018, the builder was reportedly offered possession without securing an OC, prompting Odisha RERA to intervene. Later, in 2019, B

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