Gurgaon Naib Tehsildar Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Alleged Illegal Land Registries
A naib tehsildar posted in Wazirabad, Gurgaon, has come under severe scrutiny days after his suspension in connection with a hotel registry controversy. The official, identified as Narender, is now being investigated for allegedly registering multiple conveyance deeds linked to Ansal Buildwell despite an explicit ban imposed by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP).
Suspension and Expanding Probe
Narender was recently suspended following the Bristol Hotel registry controversy, where alleged irregularities in processing property documents triggered a departmental inquiry. Officials have revealed that his role is now being examined not only in the Bristol case but also in several earlier registries cleared at the tehsil level. The registries processed in Wazirabad tehsil have raised significant concerns within the revenue department and local administration.
Questionable Land Exchange in Sushant Lok
One particularly alarming case involves an exchange deed for approximately 450 square yards of land earmarked for a dispensary site in Sushant Lok 3. Authorities are questioning how a site designated for public utility was exchanged without a layout plan revision or approval from the competent authority. This has prompted immediate action from senior officials.
The Badshapur Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Sanjeev Singla, has summoned authorized representatives of Ansal Buildwell and sought documents and clarifications related to these transactions. "Notices have been issued to both parties and detailed replies have been sought. They have already been given two opportunities. If a satisfactory response is not received, a probe will be completed and a report will be sent to the Gurgaon deputy commissioner," stated SDM Singla.
Builder's Compliance Issues and Outstanding Dues
Officials have highlighted that Ansal Buildwell's license renewal with DTCP remains pending, and substantial external development charges are outstanding. Additionally, civic agencies and the power utility are understood to have significant arrears with the builder, compounding the regulatory concerns.
Manual Registries and DTCP Violations
According to preliminary findings, over a dozen registries in Sushant Lok 2 and 3 were executed through manual procedures before the online registration system was implemented. These registrations were allegedly carried out even though the DTCP had issued clear orders in 2022 restraining the builder's first conveyance deeds. Investigators have flagged that conveyance deeds were executed for certain properties whose allotments were scheduled as late as 2025, raising serious questions about compliance with planning norms and departmental directives.
Broader Review and Potential Legal Action
Amid allegations of possible collusion at the tehsil level, authorities have ordered a comprehensive review of documents registered in Wazirabad and Badshahpur tehsils following the official's suspension. If irregularities are established, recommendations to file a First Information Report (FIR) against those responsible, including builder representatives, may follow.
Parallel Audit of Legacy Manual Registries
Meanwhile, senior revenue officials have initiated a parallel audit of legacy manual registries executed in the tehsil over the past few years to identify any patterns of similar approvals. Sources indicate that the review will examine whether mandatory town and country planning clearances, layout approvals, and dues verification were bypassed before documents were registered.
The district administration is also mapping properties where conveyance deeds were executed during the restriction period to assess their legal validity and potential impact on buyers. Legal opinion is being sought on whether such deeds can be annulled or kept in abeyance pending the inquiry. The outcome of this audit is expected to shape further disciplinary and legal actions in the case.
This developing story underscores ongoing challenges in land governance and regulatory enforcement in rapidly urbanizing areas like Gurgaon, with implications for public trust and administrative accountability.
