Dehradun Administration Files FIR Over Illegal Sale of Court-Banned Land
The Dehradun district administration has taken decisive legal action by filing a First Information Report (FIR) against both a seller and a buyer for allegedly engaging in the illegal sale and purchase of land that was explicitly prohibited by court orders. This significant development underscores the administration's commitment to enforcing judicial mandates and combating property fraud within the district.
Details of the Alleged Illegal Transaction
Officials confirmed that the case has been registered at the Kotwali police station, targeting seller Sikandar Singh, a resident of Rajpur, and buyer Kharati Lal Kukkad from Zirakpur, Punjab. The controversy centers on a 0.76-hectare plot located in Aamwala Tarla, which was sold in October 2025. Investigations revealed that the transaction was executed using forged documents, facilitating the sale to the Punjab-based buyer despite clear legal restrictions.
The land in question falls under a ban imposed by the RM Lodha Committee of the high court, specifically linked to the restricted category associated with PACL (Pearls Agro Tech Corporation Limited). A formal complaint submitted to the administration highlighted that the property was registered by concealing these critical facts, thereby violating the court's directives.
Key Findings from the Investigation
In her police complaint, Deputy Registrar Riya Verma detailed that both the seller and buyer failed to disclose the PACL affiliation of the property during the sale deeds, instead declaring it as "clean" at the time of registration. This omission led to the deed being formally registered under the Registration Act, 1908, and the Registration Manual. However, upon re-examination prompted by the complaint, officials discovered that the khasra numbers mentioned in the deed indeed belonged to PACL, constituting a clear violation of relevant provisions of the Registration Act.
As a direct consequence of these findings, the mutation request for the land was denied in December. Earlier this month, the buyer approached the administration, asserting the legitimacy of the transaction, but officials maintained that the deal was executed despite the land being disputed and in direct violation of court orders.
Broader Implications and Ongoing Scrutiny
The plot is also allegedly connected to assets of Golden Forest, which are already subject to various restrictions, adding another layer of complexity to the case. In response, the administration has directed the cancellation of mutation orders to prevent any further unauthorized changes to the land records.
Given the seriousness of the matter, officials have announced that the role of the Dehradun sub-registrar's office is under investigation. Strict action will be taken against all individuals involved in violations of court orders and participation in forged land transactions, as emphasized by authorities. SHO Hari Om Chauhan confirmed that a case has been registered, marking a formal step toward accountability and justice in this property fraud incident.
This case highlights ongoing challenges in land governance and the critical need for vigilance against fraudulent activities that undermine legal frameworks and public trust in property transactions.
