Archive · 25 Jul 2025
ED Alleges Fraud in Vadra Land Deal; Hooda Revoked Cancellation
Imagine someone bought land cheaply and then sold it for a lot more.
The government thinks this wasn't done fairly.
They believe the original deal was illegally reversed by a politician, favoring a businessman.
There were issues like false statements about how the land was paid for, and some taxes were not paid properly.
The government says this caused them to lose money.
The case is now in court, and the government is explaining why they think the businessman did something wrong.
ED alleges former Haryana CM Hooda illegally revoked land deal cancellation favoring Robert Vadra.
The land deal involved a 2008 purchase of 3.5 acres in Shikohpur by a Vadra-linked company.
The land was later sold to DLF for a substantial profit, drawing scrutiny.
ED claims irregularities including false declarations and stamp duty evasion in the deal.
The ED filed a chargesheet against Vadra and others, with the case to be heard on July 31.
- Who
- Robert Vadra, former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and the ED.
- What
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is arguing in court about a land deal involving Robert Vadra and alleged financial irregularities.
- When
- The ED filed a chargesheet last week, with the next hearing on July 31.
- Where
- Shikohpur, Gurugram, Haryana, India, and a Delhi court.
- Why
- The ED alleges financial wrongdoing, including illegal revocation of a land deal cancellation, false declarations, and tax evasion.
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Unknown
Land Deal Legality
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The land deal involved irregularities and financial wrongdoing.
Unknown
Information not available.
- Land Area
- 3.5 acres
- Initial Purchase Price (2008)
- Rs 7.5 crore
- Sale Price (4 years later)
- Rs 58 crore
- Accused
- Robert Vadra and 10 others
- Alleged Stamp Duty Evasion
- Rs 45 lakh
- Next Hearing Date
- July 31