UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered registration of an FIR against the Ansal Group and assured homebuyers their interests would be protected, according to an official statement. His decision follows the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)'s decision to initiate insolvency proceedings against the Ansal Group case in Lucknow.
During a review meeting of the Housing and Urban Planning Department on Monday, the Chief Minister emphasised that Ansal Group's "fraudulent practices" against homebuyers will not be tolerated. He instructed officials to take strong action against all responsible officers of the company.
"To ensure justice for those affected, CM Adityanath directed that FIRs be filed in all districts where similar cases against the Ansal Group have surfaced, following the pattern observed in Lucknow," the statement said.
Reviewing the GIS-based master plan structure, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath set a March deadline for the identification and implementation of master plans across various districts.
He also directed officials to accelerate land acquisition for the Agra Inner Ring Road Rahnkala and Raipur project, ensuring close coordination with local farmers for smooth execution.
Additionally, he instructed the formation of a committee comprising the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and aggrieved buyers, ensuring that strong evidence is presented in court. This, he noted, will facilitate strict legal action and make it easier for the court to hold the Ansal Group accountable. During the meeting, officials informed the Chief Minister that the NCLAT had passed a unilateral order without notifying the Lucknow Development Authority and the Housing Department. "Expressing strong displeasure, CM Adityanath directed the authorities to file an appeal in the wider public interest against the decision," it said.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to take immediate action on all pending cases and expedite their resolution, it said. Adiyanath also reviewed the progresss of Kanpur Metro, Lucknow Metro, and Agra Metro, along with updates on ongoing corridor construction. He instructed officials to accelerate project execution to ensure timely completion.
Reviewing the progress of the one-trillion-dollar economy roadmap and key action points related to its implementation, Adityanath instructed the development authorities to expedite ongoing projects in Jhansi, Bareilly, Aligarh, Gorakhpur, Bulandshahr, Chitrakoot, and Agra under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion New City Promotion Scheme. He emphasised the need for development authorities to proactively identify and address uncontrolled urban growth to ensure planned and sustainable development. He further stressed that construction quality must never be compromised and cautioned against unplanned urbanisation (with inputs form PTI).