Delhi Court Directs Police Investigation into Gurgaon Commercial Project Fraud Allegations
A court in Delhi has formally requested an action-taken report from law enforcement authorities regarding serious allegations of financial misconduct and cheating linked to the prominent "32nd Milestone" commercial development in Gurgaon. Judicial Magistrate Devanshi Janmeja issued this directive on February 5, responding to a detailed application that seeks the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) and stringent legal action against the project's promoters.
Investor's Complaint Details Multiple Financial Violations
The legal petition was filed by investor Arvind Gupta, a senior citizen who has leveled serious accusations against the promoters and associated entities. According to the complaint, Gupta purchased a commercial unit in the 32nd Milestone project after receiving assurances that the area would be properly demarcated in a timely manner. The promoters reportedly offered guaranteed lease rentals spanning three decades, along with a flexible buyback option available at any stage of the agreement.
The situation deteriorated significantly when lease-rental payments abruptly ceased from August 2025. Furthermore, the complaint alleges that the promoters failed to fulfill multiple statutory obligations, including:
- Non-deposit of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) amounts since September 2024
- Default on Goods and Services Tax (GST) dues
- Failure to submit mandatory statutory filings
- Non-payment of employee-related contributions such as ESI and PF
These alleged defaults have reportedly caused substantial financial losses to investors, employees, and the public exchequer.
Pattern of Deception and Fabricated Documentation
The plea provides disturbing details about how investors were allegedly misled during this period. According to the complaint, investors received repeated assurances that their rental payments and TDS amounts had been properly credited, with explanations that non-reflection in accounts was due to "technical issues." These claims later proved to be completely false.
Even more concerning is the allegation that fabricated TDS certificates were circulated among investors to create an illusion of statutory compliance. This systematic pattern of deception suggests a calculated effort to conceal the true financial condition of the project and its management.
Parallel Police Action and Broader Context
This court development follows recent action by Gurugram Police, who registered FIRs against the owner and certain officials connected with 32nd Avenue, a retail-and-entertainment hub that appears to be related to the broader 32nd Milestone project. These police cases were initiated following sustained protests by investors over alleged non-payment of promised financial returns.
The legal proceedings have been scheduled for further hearing on March 13, when the court will review the police's action-taken report and determine the next steps in this complex financial investigation. This case highlights growing concerns about investor protection in commercial real estate developments and the mechanisms available for redress when promised returns fail to materialize.
