Patna Land Scam (2000s)
While Lalu Prasad Yadav was Union Railway Minister (2004‑09) he is accused of granting favourable contracts to a private firm for two railway‑run hotels (in Ranchi & Puri) via Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
In return, the allegation goes: a 3‑acre plot of prime land in Patna was transferred to a company friendly to his family at a much lower value than market/circle rate.
The land deal: On 25 February 2005, the land was sold to “Delight Marketing” for ~ ₹1.47 crore, though circle/market value was far higher.
The land then changed hands (between 2010‑14) and ended up in name of a company owned by the Yadav family or associates.
In return, the allegation goes: a 3‑acre plot of prime land in Patna was transferred to a company friendly to his family at a much lower value than market/circle rate.
The land deal: On 25 February 2005, the land was sold to “Delight Marketing” for ~ ₹1.47 crore, though circle/market value was far higher.
The land then changed hands (between 2010‑14) and ended up in name of a company owned by the Yadav family or associates.
Sources
Indian Express
Railway hotels: FIR filed after CBI legal wing said there’s no evidence against Lalu Prasad
Economic Times
Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav in trouble again? Court frames charges in explosive IRCTC hotel scam; Here’s what the case is all about