The battle to demolish the twin towers of Chander Kunj Army Apartments in Kerala drags on, five months after the High Court ordered evacuation and demolition. Although 207 of the 208 apartment owners have left, retired Army Colonel Ciby George remains in his flat. He demands advance rent, relocation charges, and compensation before he moves out. Mr. George has received ₹1.05 lakh but says it is unclear if it is rent or compensation. This holdout has caused delays in handing the buildings over to Kanayannur Tahsildar for demolition. The Kerala High Court disposed of appeals in August, clearing the way for demolition due to serious structural problems. The Chander Kunj Army Towers Apartment Owners Association (CATAOA) filed a contempt petition against Mr. George for refusing to vacate. Meanwhile, Mr. George filed a contempt petition against District Collector G. Priyanka for not enforcing the court’s orders. Both cases will be heard next week. The delay disrupts the original timeline set by the district committee, chaired by the Collector, which planned demolition by November 9, 2025, and handing over newly built apartments by October 31, 2029. The first phase required evacuation by July 31, which has not happened. Mr. George insists he will leave only after receiving due payments, holding up the project’s progress.