Crackdown on Himachal Real Estate: Scrutiny of Joint Development Agreements

Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary, Sanjay Gupta, has issued a directive to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to submit pertinent documents related to Joint Development Agreement real estate projects run by the state's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).

The directive, aiming to investigate potential violations of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, comes with a 15-day deadline for compliance.

This order highlights concerns about alleged irregularities in land agreements between local farmers and non-agricultural parties, questioning RERA's compliance with examining financial backgrounds and revenue records as outlined by the RERA Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)