Fresh Investigation Ordered in Real Estate Cheating Case Involving Indian Cricket Coach Gautam Gambhir
A Delhi court has ordered a fresh investigation into a real estate cheating case involving former cricketer and current head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir. The court set aside the discharge of Gambhir and others, citing inadequate expre
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The cheating case was filed against real estate firms Rudra Buildwell Realty Pvt. Ltd, H R Infracity Pvt Ltd, U M Architectures and Contractors Ltd, and Gautam Gambhir, who was a director and brand ambassador of the companies' joint venture. Judge Gogne emphasized that the allegations against Gambhir merit further investigation due to his direct involvement with the investors and financial transactions with the company.
Gambhir's role as a brand ambassador and his financial dealings with Rudra Buildwell Realty Pvt. Ltd have come under scrutiny. The court noted that he had paid Rs 6 crore to the company and received Rs 4.85 crore from it. The chargesheet did not clarify whether these transactions were linked to funds received from the investors, which is a crucial aspect of the case.
The court also highlighted that Gambhir held the position of additional director from June 29, 2011, to October 1, 2013, during which the project was advertised. Despite resigning from the position, the bulk of the repayments to him occurred afterward. This raises questions about the nature and timing of these transactions.
The court remanded the case back to the magisterial court, directing it to pass a detailed fresh order specifying the allegations against each accused and the corresponding evidence in the chargesheet. The accused firms had jointly promoted and advertised a housing project called 'Serra Bella' in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, in 2011. The project was later renamed 'Pavo Real' in 2013.
According to the prosecution, the complainants booked flats in the project after being lured by advertisements and brochures. They paid amounts ranging between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 16 lakh. However, no significant infrastructural development was made on the plot, and the land remained undeveloped until 2016 when the complaint was filed.
Further investigation revealed that the project was not developed as per the site plan and had not been approved by the competent state government authorities. The companies also stopped responding to the complainants' queries and phone calls. It was later discovered that the land was embroiled in litigation, and a stay order had been passed by the Allahabad High Court in 2003, prohibiting any development on the site.
This fresh investigation is expected to shed more light on the role of Gautam Gambhir and the other accused in the alleged real estate cheating case. The court's decision underscores the need for thorough and transparent scrutiny of such cases to protect the interests of investors and ensure accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core issue in the real estate cheating case involving Gautam Gambhir?
The core issue is that flat buyers were allegedly cheated by real estate firms Rudra Buildwell Realty Pvt. Ltd, H R Infracity Pvt Ltd, U M Architectures and Contractors Ltd. The firms promoted a housing project called 'Serra Bella' (later renamed 'Pavo Real') but failed to develop the land as promised, and the project was not approved by the authorities.
What was Gautam Gambhir's role in the real estate firms?
Gautam Gambhir was a director and brand ambassador of the joint venture between the real estate firms. He held the position of additional director from June 29, 2011, to October 1, 2013, and had financial transactions with Rudra Buildwell Realty Pvt. Ltd.
Why did the court order a fresh investigation?
The court ordered a fresh investigation because the previous magisterial court order reflected an 'inadequate expression of mind' in deciding the allegations against Gautam Gambhir. The court felt that the allegations and financial transactions involving Gambhir required further scrutiny.
What was the outcome of the complainants' payments for the flats?
The complainants paid amounts ranging between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 16 lakh for the flats but received no significant infrastructural development. The land remained undeveloped, and the project was not approved by the competent authorities.
What legal actions were taken against the land of the housing project?
A stay order was passed by the Allahabad High Court in 2003, prohibiting any development on the land. This stay order was in place due to litigation over the possession of the land.
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