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Robert Vadra-Haryana-DLF nexus exists: Arvind Kejriwal

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Posted: Oct 09, 2012 at 1731 hrs IST
Arvind Kejriwal (Reuters)

New Delhi Claiming more evidence of a nexus between Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, K P Singh led DLF and the Congress-led Haryana govt under the chief ministership of Bhupinder Singh Hooda, activist Arvind Kejriwal today demanded a probe by retired Supreme Court judges into their business relationship.

For this he provided added 'proof' and backed it up by collecting a large number of farmers who backed his allegations against Vadra, DLF, Haryana govt.

He also demanded a White Paper by Haryana government on the benefits it allegedly gave to the realty major.

In a follow up to his earlier allegations of a quid pro quo between Vadra and DLF, Kejriwal claimed he has more proof to show there was a "nexus" between Haryana government and DLF, which was given land circumventing laws.

"Prima facie there is strong evidence (against Vadra). We demand an independent probe by a a Special Investigation Team of retired Supreme Court judges. An FIR should be lodged against Vadra immediately," he said.

Kejriwal, a former Revenue Service official, claimed that it was a "fit case" for the Income Tax Department to raid Vadra but when the country's Finance Minister himself says that his account books are clean, "then who will have the courage to take action".

While there was no reaction from Vadra, Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi rejected as "baseless" the fresh charges levelled by him against Robert Vadra and said there was "nothing new and no proofs".

The Congressman then proceeded to unleash a counter-attack on Kejriwal and asked him to issue a White Paper on the finances for his campaign.

In Vadra's case, Alvi asked Kejriwal to file a criminal complaint in the matter and approach the court so that law can take its own course.

Another Congress big gun that was trotted out in defence of Vadra was Corporate Affairs Minister M Veerappa Moily who rejected Kejriwal's claims too and said the matter relating to land deals was examined and it was found that there was "no serious infirmity or violations" of Companies Law.

"Appropriate action was taken for a few typical violations," he added.

Refuting contentions that this case would not hold water as Vadra is a private individual, lawyer Shanti Bhushan said Section 9 of Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 114 of Evidence Act clearly shows that a solid case can be made.

"Nobody gives a benefit which has a value of hundreds of crores without expecting any advantage in return. One can easily imagine what kind of advantage one could expect from a politically influential person like Vadra," he said.

Seeking clarity from Congress whether it has any relations with Vadra, Kejriwal said, "if not, why the country's Finance Minister, Law Minister and even the Corporate Affairs Minister are jumping into his defence and what is his relationship with government?"

Ruling out approaching court in the matter, he said that the government should either act against Vadra or Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda resign from their posts.

Listing out several alleged favours that the Haryana government doled out to the realty major in the past, Kejriwal demanded a white paper into the transactions between both the parties in the past ten years so that the truth comes out.

He cited a Punjab and Haryana High Court order in which it cancelled the decision to allow construction of a SEZ by DLF instead of a hospital as planned. He referred to the court order which said "facts alone are enough to establish the nexus" between the government and the realty major.

Kejriwal also claimed that Vadra bought 50 per cent stake in DLF SEZ Holdings in 2008, a year after it was formed, but sold it back to DLF in 2009. "What role did he play in that one year when DLF SEZ was under Vadra's control?" he asked.

He also alleged that 350 acres of government land was given to DLF by rejecting the bids of two construction majors even without opening their technical bids. "The other two had quoted higher prices for the land than DLF which would have resulted in the government getting more money," he alleged.

Alleging that the government allowed the DLF to increase population density from 250 to 625 per hectare in one of its projects, he said though there has been such changes in other projects, but there "has not been such a phenomenal increase".

Kejriwal also claimed that government favoured DLF by cancelling land acquisition process after its companies managed to buy land at a cheaper price from farmers in Manesar.

"Government offered Rs 12 lakh per acre when it announced acquisition of land. But six alleged front companies of DLF offered Rs 20 lakh to farmers. Many farmers fell prey and sold their lands. Some farmers did not sell their land to government. Then government invoked the final notice and in a distress sale, all the farmers sold it to the company.

"Two days after, the government fraudulently cancelled the land acquisition order and issued licences in favour of DLF," Kejriwal alleged.

Responding to DLF claims that they had not given unsecured loans to Vadra, he claimed that the account books of Vadra paints a different picture.

On claims that it gave advance to Vadra to buy a property, he said, "is it a normal business practice to give an advance of 90 per cent of the amount of transaction and let it remain with the seller for more than two years without even bothering to take possession of land? Is it a normal business practice to let this advance remain interest free," he said.

Saying that enough proof has been provided and this merely adds to the earlier reams of paper, Kejriwal says that all of it is proving pointless because of the intervention of Finance Minister P Chidambaram in favour of Vadra.

He says: "Is Chidambaram Vadra's Income tax officer? After the Finance Minister of India says nothing wrong with Vadra's income tax filings, which officer will have the courage to raise an accusatory finger at Vadra."

Kejriwal asks again: "What is Vadra's relationship with Congress. On one side they say that there is no relationship and yet at the other end the finance minister, the law minister, even the governor of Karnataka , all Congressmen and part of the govt have sprung to his defence."

HIGHLIGHTS

*Haryana government provided windfall gains to Robert Vadra: Arvind Kejriwal

* Haryana govt bought land at Rs 20 lakh and sold it to DLF at Rs 5 cr

*Haryana government is agent of DLF, forced farmers to sell land to DLF

*Haryana government gave 350 acres of farmers land to DLF for SEZ

*Robert Vadra had 50 per cent shareholding in DLF SEZ for a year, which he subsequently sold.

* Hospital land was given to DLF

*DLF gave Rs 85 crore unsecured loan to Robert Vadra

* For cost of 1 flat, DLF gave Vadra 7 flats.

* Snubbed Shanta Kumar on overtures to IAC over Priyanka Vadra property in Himachal: Kejriwal

* Neither BJP, nor Congress using govt investigative arms to dig out corruption by these people: Kejriwal

* BJP has no business approaching us to search out proof against Priyanka, they are running govts in some states, they should find the proof: Kejriwal

* Kejriwal explained the methodology used by the Haryana govt and DLF to deprive farmers of their land. He said first, Haryana govt offered Rs 12 lakh to farmers to sell land and at the same time threatened to acquire the land if they don't sell outright. Then DLF stepped in offering Rs 20 lakh for the land. Haryana govt kept threatening farmers all this while, forcing farmers to sell land to DLF. What is significant, he said, is that thereafter, Haryana govt dropped all efforts to acquire the land, indicating they had achieved their purpose. Poor farmers thought that it is better to get the extra money from DLF rather than be forced to sell land at Rs 12 lakh to govt.

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ROBERT VADRA'S INVOLVEMENT IN AIRPORT GROUND HANDLING by RAJIV DUA on 15 Oct 2012

A Pvt ground handling agency M/s INDO THAI LTD has been awarded this contract at LUCKNOW,VARANASI,DEHRADUN & JAIPUR to name a few.They are levying exorbitant charges and if some operator refuses to avail of their services AAI staff refuse to give clearance to the aircrafts to take off unless these aircrafts utilise their services and pay the exorbitant charges.The company promoters are supposed to be Sh.Praful Patel & Robert Vadra.

well done by kumar on 09 Oct 2012

Keep Going

this is a Farce by the GOVERNOR OF KARNATAKA by bhushan on 09 Oct 2012

HOW can a governor stoop also ????? why does the excelancy governor of karnataka waste the taxpayers money ????

Evan a dumb bum on india wont swalloow by bhushan on 09 Oct 2012

How can the governor of Karnataka take sides ? Is it normal for a governor to behave like so ??? when evan a dumbest citizen of india wont belive a word of his excelency the Governor of karnataka shri Bhardawaj JI !!!!! sitting in the rajbhawan at the cost of the tax payers of karnataka , is it right , may i seek an answer ?????

Kejriwal should be the next PM by Lord Shiva on 09 Oct 2012

Indians need to end the mockery Congress regime that is misleading the nation with the culture of corruption. Indian red tape, bureaucratic and corruption leading the countries decline in reputation. Corruption is one of the reasons for the UPA regime to collaborate with the Sri Lankan regime and progressive Indians must demand for an independent international investigation of collaboration to the war crimes and crimes against humanity against the Eelam Tamils. This is another concern for the anti-corruption team.

Kejriwal by KK Singh on 09 Oct 2012

Its out of blue, we have single man army against corruption!!!!! Great, my full hearted support to you. Congress ship is sinking. Still there are rats who are supporting it and its openly, shamelessly in hope that may be one day Sonia Gandhi will be happy and give them some minister's chair!!!!!!!

Mr. by Uma Shankar on 09 Oct 2012

I support Kejriwal. Hats off for having dared to put his hands into the snakepit. Now there is no looking back, i will back him to the hilt. Pl also include such investigations into the Pawar family, mayawaiti, and rest of the lot.

IT IS COMMON IN CONGRESS I GOVT...... by kepee on 09 Oct 2012

It is common in congress govt, why this kind of adverse? Lakhs of cores rupees eaten by the congress leaders, robert vadra also same seed from the same plant, our indian people never change their mind, so that congress again and again ruling our country... it is mistake only.....

Mango Family by aks on 09 Oct 2012

Well done, Kejriwal. Now you will see the clamour by the sold out media and Editors in defending the corrupt.

Statutory bodies play selectively under political pressure by Pankaj Singh on 09 Oct 2012

It seems that the way statutory bodies should function is meant for common people (Aam Admi or Mango ppl as per Mr. Vadra). Exceptions are often made for rich and powerful. Its like Hamurabi!! They keep harping about the independence of CBI or IT but before these entities could come in picture apex polticial positions suggest their minds in public. Truly, who from IT or CBI will dare to accuse robert Vadera when he is under direct influence of government.

DLF and Vadra by Paresh V on 09 Oct 2012

I wish to apply for an interest free loan from DLF, in conformance of their normal business practice. Can i get guidance for same? where is application form available? what is the minimum amount? Once i get the amount, how do i get to know which properties to buy from them? Does anyone know if Mr Vadra offers consultancy for the same?

already a politician by Namit Kumar Srivastava on 09 Oct 2012

Kejriwal, the politician...! Metamorphosis of the man from a so-called social activist to a cunning politician....good going...!

MoneyMatters by Sharat on 09 Oct 2012

Rightly said by Mr Kejriwal, who from the IT dept have the guts to come against the first family now after P C intervention?? They are agents of Gandhi's (Vinci's)

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