₹1.5 Crore KDA Plot Fraud Foiled After Woman Allegedly Posed as Original Allottee

Kanpur: An alleged attempt to fraudulently secure registration of a residential plot valued at nearly ₹1.5 crore has been stopped by officials of the Kanpur Development Authority (KDA). The suspected scheme reportedly involved presenting another woman as the original allottee and manipulating documents in an old KDA property file.

The disputed property, identified as Plot No. A-3 in the Ratanpur Extension Scheme, was originally allotted to Ramani Devi around 25 years ago. The registration process had remained incomplete due to outstanding payments.

According to preliminary findings, the suspected fraud involved forged or duplicated records, a purportedly false identity document and the alleged involvement of intermediaries. KDA officials reportedly detected inconsistencies before the registration could be completed.

Plot Remained Unregistered for Years

The M.I.G. plot was allotted to Ramani Devi decades ago, but the property could not be registered because the required dues had not been fully paid.

Investigators suspect that this unresolved status was exploited to facilitate the alleged fraud. Around ₹30 lakh in outstanding dues was reportedly deposited with the KDA, apparently clearing a major obstacle to the registration process.

Authorities are examining whether the payment was part of a broader plan to make the property appear ready for registration in the name of the original allottee.

Another Woman Allegedly Presented as Ramani Devi

The preliminary inquiry indicates that a different woman was allegedly arranged to appear as Ramani Devi during the registration process.

Documents connected to the original allottee were reportedly copied or altered, while an identity document allegedly bearing false details was prepared. The suspected objective was to create the appearance that the woman attending the registration was the genuine allottee.

Officials are also investigating how the old property records were accessed and whether any individuals with knowledge of the KDA’s internal procedures assisted in preparing the documents.

KDA Official Raises Doubt Over Identity

The suspected fraud reportedly came to light in March when KDA OSD Meenakshi Gupta questioned the identity of the woman presented for registration.

Following the concerns, officials halted the registration and began examining the relevant property records. KDA Secretary Abhay Kumar Pandey also directed that the registration should not proceed until the discrepancies were clarified.

The intervention prevented the disputed property, estimated to be worth around ₹1.5 crore, from potentially being transferred through the alleged fraudulent process.

Forged Records and Broker Role Under Investigation

The inquiry is now focused on more than the alleged impersonation. Investigators are examining whether old KDA records were deliberately manipulated and whether duplicate or forged documents were inserted into the official file.

The possible involvement of brokers and other intermediaries is also being investigated. Authorities are seeking to determine who arranged the woman, prepared the allegedly forged documents and facilitated access to the property records.

Officials are also expected to examine whether any KDA personnel played a role in the suspected scheme.

FIR Filed as Probe Continues

An FIR has been registered following the discovery of the alleged irregularities. Police are investigating the identities and roles of the people suspected of being involved in the attempted property fraud.

The investigation will also examine payment records, identity documents, KDA files and other evidence connected with Plot No. A-3.

For now, the registration of the property has been stopped. Authorities are continuing to investigate the alleged conspiracy and will determine further legal action based on the evidence collected.