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The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) in Gurugram has taken decisive action against Mahira Homes Pvt Ltd and its associates for allegedly submitting falsified documents. The DTCP director general, TL Satyaprakash, issued an order on Tuesday advocating for a formal police investigation, possibly leading to charges being filed.
This city-based property developer, along with its subsidiary entities and directors, is facing scrutiny for purportedly providing the DTCP with counterfeit paperwork. Officials have been instructed not to further process any licensing applications or approvals pertaining to this company.
TL Satyaprakash has also sought the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against Mahira Homes, its management, associate businesses, the official signatory, and the architect accused of presenting the fabricated plans to the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) for two project licenses.
In a precedent from last year, the developer was blacklisted by former DTCP chief KM Pandurang for presenting counterfeit bank guarantees to the department.
Mahira Homes had been granted permits for the creation of an economical housing colony in Sector 88B. The main building plan, spanning 6.7 acres, was given the go-ahead on May 10 of the previous year. Subsequently, Mahira Homes requested an additional license for 3.3 acres of development.
However, approval for this expansion was withheld by the DTCP's Building Plan Approval Committee (BPAC) due to observed irregularities during their meeting on April 11. It is alleged that Mahira Homes then submitted false building plans bearing the unauthorized signatures of BPAC members to the GMDA. Despite the dubious authenticity of these documents, the GMDA chief engineer recommended the entire 10-acre project for the service plan estimates.
Upon discovering the alleged fraudulent activities, DTCP recommended the initiation of a formal investigation. DTCP chief Satyaprakash lamented that the developer continued to engage in questionable practices, despite being blacklisted previously for submitting forged bank guarantees.
Satyaprakash's order also suspended the licenses for Mahira's Sector 88B project as per Section 3(3A) of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975. A show-cause notice was issued to the developer, demanding a response within seven days, or face potential license revocation as per established protocols.
In conclusion, the ongoing situation reflects the DTCP's commitment to upholding the integrity of urban development. The department's actions against Mahira Homes stand as a stark reminder to all stakeholders about the dire consequences of resorting to fraudulent practices. The ongoing investigations and potential legal repercussions underline the necessity for transparency, accountability, and adherence to proper legal procedures in all urban development projects.
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