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CPI(M) Demands Judicial Probe into Chester-Hill Real Estate Controversy

17 Apr 2026

The Himachal Pradesh CPI(M) has called for a judicial investigation into the Chester-Hill real estate project, alleging violations by non-agriculturist promoters outside the state. The party demands the removal of acting chief secretary Sanjay Gupta and has threatened protests if no action is taken. Concerns involve potential legislative breaches.
CPI(M) Demands Judicial Probe into Chester-Hill Real Estate Controversy

Himachal Pradesh CPI(M) Intensifies Campaign Against Chester-Hill Real Estate Development

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Himachal Pradesh unit has escalated its campaign against the Chester-Hill real estate development in Solan district, urging for a judicial investigation into the alleged misconduct by external non-agriculturist promoters.

Key Demands

  • Immediate judicial investigation into the alleged misconduct
  • Removal of acting chief secretary Sanjay Gupta

CPI(M) Criticizes Government Response

CPI(M) state secretary Sanjay Chauhan, accompanied by leaders Kuldeep Tanwar and Virendra Mehra, criticized the government for downplaying the controversy during a press briefing.

Accusations of Land Law Dilution

  • CPI(M) accused both Congress and BJP governments of diluting land laws
  • Facilitated violations reported by Solan Municipal Corporation and SDO findings

Allegations of Opaque Land Deals and Financial Misconduct

The CPI(M) accused external non-agriculturist promoters of engaging in opaque land deals and financial misconduct, necessitating scrutiny by enforcement agencies.

Source: Agencies