The temporary market that was illegally established on 3,000 sqm of land in the posh Sector 18, and it was main hurdle in the path of Metro rail in Noida. Authority has earmarked 2,400 sqm of this land for power back up room and work station.

"We were left with no option, as we don't have land near the proposed Metro station at Atta Market. The verdict has given as a great relief and way to Metro project. The market will be demolished on Wednesday," said YK Bahal, the ACEO of Noida.

The authority officials pasted notice of demolition on the site on Tuesday evening. The stricture came after 9 years of legal battle in courts. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, in her first visit to Noida in January had addressed a gathering at the market had promised not to demolish it.

The present cost of the land is around Rs 200 crore at the rate of authority.