A case of alleged fraud involving a land transaction worth ₹50 lakh has surfaced in Uttarakhand’s Roorkee, where a private company has accused a local resident of dishonestly obtaining ₹25 lakh as advance payment on the promise of selling a parcel of land and subsequently refusing to complete the deal. Following a complaint by the company, police have registered an FIR under relevant sections related to cheating and launched an investigation into the matter.
The dispute revolves around a proposed land purchase agreement entered into between a Dehradun-based private firm and a resident of Landhaura. The company alleged that it had agreed to purchase approximately 10,500 square feet of land located in the Mauja Landhaura area. As part of the transaction, both parties reportedly executed a written agreement fixing the sale consideration at ₹50 lakh.
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The RTGS Advance and Document Pre-Conditions
Company representatives stated that under the terms of the agreement, an advance payment amounting to ₹25 lakh was transferred to the seller through RTGS banking transactions. The payment was made as earnest money with the understanding that the remaining amount would be paid once the required legal and revenue formalities related to the property were completed.
The agreement stipulated that the landowner would first ensure partition of the relevant land account and complete all necessary documentation before the final sale deed could be executed. The registration of the property in the company’s name was reportedly expected to be completed by December 2024 after fulfillment of these conditions.
Ignored Deadlines and Legal Notices
However, the company claims that despite receiving the advance amount, the seller neither initiated the required land partition process nor took steps toward executing the final sale deed. As deadlines passed without progress, company officials allegedly attempted to contact the seller on multiple occasions seeking clarification and fulfillment of the contractual obligations.
According to the complaint, repeated verbal requests failed to produce any concrete action. Concerned over the delay, the company subsequently issued a series of legal notices demanding compliance with the agreement and completion of the transaction. The notices reportedly sought clarification regarding the status of the land division process and called upon the seller to proceed with the registration formalities as originally agreed.
Allegations of Predetermined Intent to Default
The company has alleged that despite receiving these notices, the seller failed to honour the agreement. More significantly, the complainant claims that the accused eventually refused to sell the land altogether, raising suspicions that the transaction may never have been intended to reach completion.
In its complaint, the company alleged that the documents and agreement were prepared solely to obtain the advance payment and that the accused had no genuine intention of transferring ownership of the property. The complainant further claimed that the advance amount was secured through misrepresentation and that the company suffered substantial financial loss as a result.
Scrutiny of Revenue and Banking Trails
Police officials said the allegations are currently being examined and that all relevant documents connected to the transaction are being scrutinized. Investigators are expected to verify the authenticity of the agreement, review bank transaction records, and assess communications exchanged between the parties before and after the deal was executed.
Authorities will also seek to determine whether there was fraudulent intent from the outset or whether the dispute arose later due to disagreements concerning the property transaction. Statements of the complainant, the accused, and other individuals connected to the deal are likely to form a key part of the investigation.
Legal experts note that land-related disputes continue to be among the most common sources of financial litigation in India. They advise prospective buyers to conduct comprehensive due diligence, including verification of ownership records, title documents, encumbrances, revenue entries, and pending disputes before transferring significant sums of money.
The case has once again highlighted the risks associated with high-value property transactions and the importance of thorough verification before entering into agreements. Police officials have confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing and that further legal action will depend on the evidence gathered during the probe.
