Gurugram Residents Duped by Forged CM Letters and Fake RERA Approvals
Residents in Gurugram have lodged FIRs against a tehsildar, a patwari, and a real-estate developer company for allegedly duping them with forged documents and fake approvals.
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The parcels of land in question are located in Karnki and Tolni villages in Sohna tehsil of Gurugram district, approximately 11 km from the district headquarters. The matter dates back to 2020-2021 when the accused began publicizing these parcels of land as potential sites for developing farmhouses and residential colonies.
Survina Bhalla (80) and Amit Banga (58), the complainants in the two FIRs, alleged that they were duped by the accused, who showed them forged letters from the Hon’ble Haryana CM, as well as fake approvals from the Town and Country Planning Department and the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). The complainants stated that the accused appeared very wealthy, often arriving in Mercedes cars with a Personal Security Officer (PSO), and frequently communicated via WhatsApp, claiming they had meetings with ministers and senior officials.
The FIRs have been registered against the real-estate developer company M/s Goldkist Developers Pvt Ltd, its director Raj Bala, her husband Hari Das Gupta, another director Braham Parkash Aggarwal, tehsildar Shikha Garg, patwari Asgar, and others, including Balwan Singh and Rajesh Kumar Gupta. The two FIRs, numbered 133 and 134, were registered at Gurugram’s DLF-II police station following orders from the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (Gurugram) Ramesh Chander.
Orders were received from the Hon’ble ACJM’s court on July 8, and the FIRs were subsequently registered. Further investigation is currently underway, according to an investigating police officer.
According to both FIRs, the complainants alleged that they were shown parcels of land for constructing farmhouses or houses by the accused, who claimed to have obtained all necessary approvals from the Haryana Director (Town and Country Planning), RERA, and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana. Survina Bhalla alleged that she paid Rs 1.30 crore initially and spent over Rs 2 crore on levelling the land and construction. The accused then demanded additional payments of Rs 5 crore and Rs 25 crore for further approvals. Amit Banga alleged that he paid Rs 2.94 crore to the accused.
The complainants registered the sale deeds in their names, which were signed by the tehsildar and the patwari, and began construction work on their respective parcels of land. However, they were shocked when, in July 2021, officials from the District Town Planner (Enforcement) arrived at their sites with JCB machines to demolish their structures.
Banga, in his complaint, which is part of the FIR, stated that after the registry of the land, he took possession and constructed boundary walls. He began making plans for his dream house, engaging an architect and construction company. However, on July 6, 2021, officials from the District Town Planner (Enforcement) arrived with JCBs and demolished the boundary walls of all the farm lands. When the complainants tried to stop the government authorities, they were informed that the accused did not have any approvals from the DTCP or RERA and that they had been cheated of their hard-earned money. The enforcement authorities also informed them that the documents presented were forged and fabricated, making them victims of a planned cheating scheme.
When the complainants approached the tehsildar and patwari, both officials stated that they registered the sale deeds as per the norms. However, the complainants allege that the revenue department officials acted in connivance with the other accused persons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main allegation in the FIRs?
The main allegation is that the accused, including a tehsildar, a patwari, and a real-estate developer company, duped residents by showing them forged letters and fake approvals for selling parcels of land.
Where are the parcels of land located?
The parcels of land are located in Karnki and Tolni villages in Sohna tehsil of Gurugram district, about 11 km from the district headquarters.
Who are the complainants in the FIRs?
The complainants are Survina Bhalla (80) and Amit Banga (58).
What documents did the accused show to the complainants?
The accused showed forged letters from the Hon’ble Haryana CM and fake approvals from the Town and Country Planning Department and the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
What action did the government take after the fraud was discovered?
Government officials from the District Town Planner (Enforcement) arrived at the sites and demolished the structures using JCB machines, informing the complainants that the documents were forged and fabricated.
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