RERA's Repeated Appeals Ignored in Chester Hills Project Controversy in Himachal Pradesh
Chester Hills Project | Sec 118 violation, benami deals: RERA wrote thrice to Solan DC, yet to get response
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The Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has made three requests to the Solan Deputy Commissioner regarding alleged violations of land laws in the Chester Hills housing project. Despite these appeals, no response has been received, raising concerns over potential benami transactions and breaches of Section 118 of the HP Land Reforms and Tenancy Act.
- 01RERA has sent three communications to the Solan Deputy Commissioner regarding Chester Hills project violations.
- 02Allegations include benami transactions and violations of Section 118 of the HP Land Reforms and Tenancy Act.
- 03The Solan district administration has not yet responded to RERA's requests for information.
- 04Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has accused RERA officials of defamation related to the project.
- 05State Revenue Minister directed the Solan DC to take action under the relevant land reforms law.
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The Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has reached out to the Deputy Commissioner of Solan three times regarding allegations of land law violations in the Chester Hills housing project, developed by NG Estate. The communications, dated January 13, February 17, and March 16, 2026, included requests for information on possible benami transactions and breaches of Section 118 of the HP Land Reforms and Tenancy Act. RERA chairman RD Dhiman stated that the matter is under consideration, but the Solan district administration has yet to provide the requested details. This controversy has escalated, with Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta accusing RERA officials of defamation and claiming that inquiries into the project could harm agriculturists' interests. Following directives from State Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, the Solan DC has been instructed to initiate legal action regarding the violations.
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The ongoing investigation may affect the legality of property transactions in the Chester Hills project, potentially impacting current and future homeowners.
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