Gurugram | A district court in Gurugram has sought a status report from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in the alleged Shop-cum-Office (SCO) allotment fraud involving the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP). During the hearing, the Additional Sessions Judge directed the ACB to submit a detailed status report by September 3 and complete the investigation without unnecessary delay.
The court sought an update on the progress of the investigation before directing the agency to file its report within the stipulated time.
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According to the case records, the Anti-Corruption Bureau registered an FIR on November 28, 2022, under provisions relating to criminal conspiracy, preparation of alleged forged documents, cheating and offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The investigation had initially been initiated by the Vigilance department on May 10, 2019, following a complaint.
The complaint alleged that during an auction of certain SCO units in Sector 23, a Delhi-based company had emerged as the successful bidder for two properties. However, since the payment was allegedly not made within the prescribed time, the then Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) cancelled both allotments on April 10, 1998.
Investigators have alleged that despite the cancellation, the rights over the two SCO units were transferred on April 21, 2010, through a General Power of Attorney (GPA) in favour of a resident of Naraina, Delhi. The individual subsequently approached the High Court seeking restoration of the allotments on the basis of the GPA.
According to the allegations, the office of the Chief Administrator later issued a communication to the concerned officials for appropriate action, following which the then Executive Officer issued fresh allotment letters for both SCO units in June 2018. The complaint alleges that the properties were restored at their original 1997 prices despite a gap of nearly 21 years.
After the alleged irregularities came to light, both allotments were cancelled in August 2018. Based on the subsequent Vigilance investigation, an FIR was registered and the accused were arrested.
The investigation is still underway. The court has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau to complete the probe expeditiously and file a comprehensive status report before the next hearing. The allegations remain subject to judicial scrutiny, and the guilt or innocence of the accused will be determined by the court after due legal proceedings.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
