Haryana cabinet approves panel to probe land deals

The Haryana Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, on Monday gave its approval to the probe commission that will look into grant of licence(s) to some entities, including businessman Robert Vadra's company, for developing commercial colonies in Sector 83 of Gurgaon.

The commission will investigate the circumstances under which the licence(s) were granted by the Town and Country Planning Department and whether these entities were eligible for grant of licence(s) as per the applicable rules.

It will give findings and recommendations to meet the ends of justice, particularly relating to the 

allegations of criminal conspiracy, criminal misconduct and private enrichment, if any, and the role of public servants and private individuals. It will probe whether these entities were eligible for grant of licence(s) as per the applicable laws, rules, circulars, notifications, guidelines etc. in the state including in the Town and Country Planning Department. It will examine whether the department had contemplated the transactions that had taken place before or after the grant of <g data-gr-id="15">licence</g>, particularly with reference to the loss of revenue to the government.