A family in Chandpura village of Fatehabad district has set an example of integrity by transferring a plot now valued at approximately Rs 15 lakh for its original sale price of just Rs 5,000, honouring a nearly four-decade-old commitment. The transaction, completed at the tehsil office, resolved a land deal that had remained pending since 1988.
Background of the 1988 land deal
In 1988, Vilayati Ram sold an 8 marla plot to Baldev Singh for Rs 5,000. The agreement was handwritten in a diary and witnessed by five respected villagers. However, the sale was never formally registered, leaving the transaction incomplete.
Over the years, both Vilayati Ram and Baldev Singh passed away. The land was recorded in government revenue records in the name of Madan Lal Garg, son of Vilayati Ram’s elder brother, creating a legal complication.
Community intervention and resolution
To resolve the issue, a social meeting was held in Jakhal Mandi, attended by councillors, village elders, and social workers. After discussions, the Garg family—descendants of Vilayati Ram—decided to honour the commitment made by their late elders. Despite the plot’s current market value of nearly Rs 15 lakh, the family completed the legal registration in favour of Tarsem Singh, son of Baldev Singh, without demanding any additional payment.
Impact and appreciation
The registration process was finalised at the tehsil office, bringing closure to a transaction that had lingered for almost 40 years. The decision has garnered widespread praise in the area, with residents commending the Garg family for prioritising integrity over financial gain. Tarsem Singh expressed gratitude to the family, councillors, and community members who facilitated the resolution, calling it a living example of trust, brotherhood, and respect for one’s word.
