The 42 (Kolkata)


The 42 is a residential skyscraper in Kolkata in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the tallest building in Kolkata. It is located in Chowringhee, the central business district of the city, between Tata Centre and Jeevan Sudha. It was first proposed in 2008 but construction was delayed for nearly two years. Construction of the building was topped off in 2019, making it the tallest building in the city at 268 meters.

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Planned by developers Mani group, Salarpuria Sattva group, Alcove Realty & Diamond Group, to be Kolkata's tallest residential building. Located on Chowringhee Road, in the middle of the city, the tower has 62 floors.

Protest

The developers of The 42 have faced a civil suit in the Calcutta High Court filed by ITC Limited, the owners of the adjoining 'Fountain Court' property. The suit filed by ITC claims that ITC's right to receive light and air will be violated by the 62-storeyed residential building being constructed to the west of its 'Fountain Court' property. On 19 August 2013, the Calcutta High Court passed an order that any steps taken by the developers would be subject to the outcome of the case filed by ITC. On 8 May 2014, the Court ordered that the developers of The 42 should not proceed with the construction at a pace to defeat the interests of ITC. The matter is pending before the Calcutta High Court.

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