Former NIT MLA and Ex-Tehsildar Face FIR in Faridabad Property Fraud Scandal
A significant property fraud case has emerged in Faridabad, with a retired Air Force officer accusing former NIT MLA Chander Bhatia and a former tehsildar of Badhkal of orchestrating an illegal second registry of his house. Based on a detailed complaint by retired officer Rohit Arora, an FIR was registered on Thursday at Kotwali police station under sections 420 (cheating) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code against five individuals, including the former legislator. The complaint has been forwarded to the economic offences wing for further scrutiny, highlighting the serious nature of the allegations.
Details of the Property Transaction and Alleged Fraud
In his complaint dated December 14, 2025, Rohit Arora outlined that he purchased house number 1H/16A in NIT Faridabad for Rs 50 lakh in June 2024 from Kajal Verma. The transaction involved an advance payment of Rs 10 lakh in cash and Rs 5 lakh via cheque on June 6, 2024, with the remaining balance settled within one week. The official registry of the property was executed in Arora's favor on June 13, 2024, at the sub-registrar's office in Badkhal, solidifying his ownership.
Arora further alleged that although a cheque of Rs 25 lakh was issued during the registry process, Verma later received this amount in instalments through cash and RTGS transactions instead of depositing the cheque. This deviation from standard procedure raised initial concerns, but the situation escalated dramatically when Arora discovered a second registry of the same property.
The Alleged Conspiracy and Second Registry
The core of the fraud allegation centers on a purported conspiracy involving Kajal Verma, former MLA Chander Bhatia, and others. Arora claims that they tampered with the property identification details and executed a second registry on November 20, 2024, in the name of Sonam Talwar, a relative of the MLA. This duplicate registration effectively created conflicting ownership claims for the same house, a clear violation of property laws.
The then tehsildar of Badkhal was also named in the FIR, accused of facilitating the illegal registration process. The involvement of a former government official adds a layer of administrative misconduct to the case, suggesting potential abuse of authority in the property registration system.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Authorities have confirmed that further investigation is underway to unravel the full extent of the conspiracy. The economic offences wing will likely examine financial records, property documents, and communication trails to establish the roles of each accused individual. This case underscores vulnerabilities in property registration mechanisms and highlights the need for stricter oversight to prevent such fraudulent activities.
The allegations against a former MLA and a tehsildar have sparked public interest, raising questions about accountability and transparency in real estate transactions. As the probe continues, legal experts anticipate that this case could set a precedent for handling similar property fraud incidents in the region.
