Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh's Revenue Department is reviewing over 300 cases of violations under Section 118 of the Tenancy and Land Reforms Act—which restricts agricultural land sales to non-agriculturists without government approval—from January 2023 to January 2026. This includes the ongoing Chester Hills housing project controversy in Solan. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has directed districts for status reports, with official data showing 849 of 2,354 applications still pending.
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a detailed probe into a controversial gated housing project in Solan over alleged violations of land laws. A Solan Sub-Divisional Magistrate's inquiry found the Chester Hills project involved indirect sales to non-agriculturists from outside the state. The move comes amid sparring between top officials.