Adarsh Housing Society Scam (2010)
Illegal allotment of land and apartments in a 31-storey building meant for Kargil War widows and defence personnel.
After the 1999 Kargil War, a cooperative housing society was proposed for war widows and veterans of the Indian Army.
Flats were allotted to non-eligible people - including politicians, senior bureaucrats, relatives of ministers, and top defence officers - often at prices far below market value.
The land originally belonged to the Defence Ministry, but approvals were obtained through fake NOCs (No Objection Certificates) and misuse of official influence.
The 31-storey building occupied 6,490 sq. metres of prime Mumbai land.
The market value of the flats was estimated to be ₹90–100 crore, but they were allotted at a fraction of the price.
After the 1999 Kargil War, a cooperative housing society was proposed for war widows and veterans of the Indian Army.
Flats were allotted to non-eligible people - including politicians, senior bureaucrats, relatives of ministers, and top defence officers - often at prices far below market value.
The land originally belonged to the Defence Ministry, but approvals were obtained through fake NOCs (No Objection Certificates) and misuse of official influence.
The 31-storey building occupied 6,490 sq. metres of prime Mumbai land.
The market value of the flats was estimated to be ₹90–100 crore, but they were allotted at a fraction of the price.
Sources
Financial Express
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