Haryana’s real estate sector has long been a hotbed of economic activity, particularly in regions like Gurgaon (now Gurugram) and Faridabad, which have transformed into bustling urban hubs. However, this growth has not come without its share of scandals. In 2026, the industry continues to grapple with a legacy of controversies, including delayed projects, fraudulent practices, and regulatory violations that have left thousands of homebuyers and investors in financial distress. The implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) in 2016 was meant to bring transparency, but enforcement challenges persist, leading to ongoing disputes, FIRs, and raids by agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
This article examines the five most controversial real estate companies in Haryana as of 2026: BPTP, TDI Infra, DLF Limited, M3M India, and Vatika Group. These firms have been embroiled in a range of issues, from consumer complaints and civil suits to criminal investigations involving scams, frauds, and penalties. Drawing from recent reports and legal proceedings, we delve into the specifics of each company’s controversies, highlighting FIRs, raids, court cases, and government penalties. The focus is on Haryana-centric issues, where many of these companies operate extensively, affecting local buyers and infrastructure.
The controversies underscore systemic problems in the sector, such as misuse of funds, non-delivery of projects, and alleged corruption. While some companies have faced attachments of assets worth hundreds of crores, others continue to defend themselves in courts. As Haryana’s real estate market evolves, these cases serve as cautionary tales for investors.
1. BPTP
BPTP (Business Parks Town Planners) is one of Haryana’s prominent real estate developers, known for township projects in Gurgaon and Faridabad. However, its reputation has been tarnished by a series of controversies involving project delays, fraudulent practices, and regulatory scrutiny. As of 2026, BPTP faces multiple FIRs, ED raids, and consumer complaints, making it a focal point for homebuyer grievances in the state.
One of the most significant scandals involves a massive fraud case registered by the Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in January 2026. The case accuses BPTP promoters and associated companies of defrauding hundreds of homebuyers in a Gurgaon township project, involving over Rs 250 crore. The allegations include cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forgery, stemming from a 2016 collaboration agreement that was allegedly violated. BPTP is said to have sold land to third parties without consent, falsely claiming ownership and collecting payments from buyers without delivering possession. This FIR was filed following court directions after initial police inaction, highlighting delays in justice for affected buyers.
BPTP’s troubles extend back further, with a “never-ending saga” of legal battles under the leadership of Kabul Chawla. In 2014, Faridabad police booked Chawla for fraud and criminal conspiracy in a housing scam affecting over 1,000 buyers. The case involved undelivered units and misappropriation of funds. More recently, in 2025, ED raids targeted BPTP offices across Delhi-NCR for alleged FEMA violations amounting to Rs 500 crore. These raids uncovered evidence of foreign exchange irregularities and project delays, further eroding trust.
Consumer complaints have been rampant, particularly under RERA. Thousands of buyers in projects like Parklands (affecting 22,000 buyers), Park Elite (only 1,200 of 4,200 flats delivered), and Discovery Park (incomplete after 9-11 years) have filed petitions. RERA and the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) have ordered refunds with interest in multiple instances. A landmark 2025 Supreme Court ruling criticized BPTP for “unjust enrichment” in the Park Land case, mandating refunds and highlighting systemic delays.
Civil suits and penalties from government agencies add to the tally. BPTP has faced charges under IPC Sections 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust), 467-471 (forgery), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) in various courts. In Haryana, disputes with the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) over unlicensed developments have led to fines and project halts. For instance, in 2024-2025, RERA imposed penalties for non-compliance in Gurgaon projects, including failure to renew licenses timely.
ED and CBI involvement has intensified scrutiny. Besides the FEMA raids, BPTP has been linked to broader money laundering probes in Haryana’s real estate sector. In 2026, ongoing investigations into cross-company fund diversions have implicated BPTP in scams with family-linked firms like TDI Infra. Homebuyer protests, often staged outside BPTP’s Faridabad HQ, have drawn media attention, with demands for accountability amid insolvency threats.
Despite these issues, BPTP maintains that many delays stem from regulatory hurdles and market conditions. However, the cumulative impact—over 20,000 affected buyers, assets under attachment, and ongoing criminal complaints—positions BPTP as Haryana’s most litigated developer in 2026.
2. TDI Infra
TDI Infrastructure Limited, part of the Taneja family empire, operates extensively in Haryana’s Sonipat, Panipat, and Gurgaon areas. Known for affordable housing and commercial projects, TDI has been mired in controversies since the early 2010s, with a barrage of FIRs, ED attachments, and consumer disputes painting a picture of alleged fraud and evasion.
A key controversy is the environmental violation case, where ED attached assets in March 2025 under PMLA. Based on three criminal complaints from 2020, TDI was accused of unauthorized construction and fund misuse in Haryana projects. This followed broader probes into money laundering, with FIRs under IPC Sections 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust), and 120-B (conspiracy).
In 2011, a Delhi FIR accused TDI and Ravinder Kumar Taneja of fraud in the Kundli project, where buyers paid for 204 sq yd plots but received only 90 sq yd without DTCP approvals. Over 145 victims reported forged documents (IPC 465-468, 471). A 2013 Mohali FIR echoed similar issues, expanding to Haryana borders.
Consumer complaints dominate TDI’s record. In October 2025, the NCDRC held TDI liable for failing to deliver possession in a booked plot, ordering refunds with interest. RERA in Haryana has handled numerous cases, including a 2025 list where TDI faced complaints for delays in projects like TDI City. Buyers in Sonipat’s TDI Espania have protested undelivered flats after a decade, leading to civil suits.
ED raids in 2026 linked TDI to Rs 600-crore realty scams in Haryana, recovering documents on fund diversion. The family has faced CBI probes in related frauds, with attachments in investment scams.
Penalties from government agencies include DTCP fines for unlicensed developments and Haryana State Pollution Control Board violations. In 2025, RERA imposed Rs 57 lakh for poor road quality in a Gurgaon project.
TDI’s interconnections with BPTP (through family ties) have amplified scrutiny, with joint scams defrauding millions. As of 2026, ongoing CBI raids and buyer associations’ lawsuits keep TDI under the spotlight.
3. DLF Limited
DLF Limited, Haryana’s real estate giant, has developed iconic projects in Gurgaon but faces enduring controversies over land deals, frauds, and regulatory lapses. In 2026, DLF’s scandals include high-profile FIRs, ED searches, and consumer penalties.
A notable case is the 2018 FIR against DLF and Robert Vadra for criminal conspiracy, cheating, and fraud in Gurgaon land deals. Though a “clean chit” followed in 2024 after BJP donations (perhaps), earlier probes by CBI and Haryana Police highlighted forgery and corruption.
In December 2025, a luxury flat scam at DLF Camellias involved forged documents, leading to arrests for cheating Rs 200 crore across states. DLF was indirectly implicated in the syndicate’s operations.
ED searches in 2023-2025 linked DLF to money laundering in Supertech cases, with attachments under PMLA. In 2026, raids in Rs 600-crore Haryana scams uncovered DLF’s role in fund diversions.
Consumer complaints include a 2015 FIR for cheating and breach of trust by Park Place buyers. RERA penalties for delays in Gurgaon projects persist.
CBI closed some cases, but ongoing civil suits and attachments (e.g., in bank frauds) keep DLF controversial.
4. M3M India
M3M India, a Gurgaon-based developer, has been hit hard by corruption and fraud allegations. In 2023-2026, directors faced arrests for bribing a CBI judge.
ED attached Rs 300 crore land in 2024 for money laundering linked to Congress. In 2025, Supreme Court allowed substitution of Rs 317 crore attached property.
FIRs quashed by Allahabad HC in 2024, but bribery pleas withdrawn in 2025. RERA dismissed some complaints, ordering refunds.
CBI chargesheets in judge bribery case continue.
5. Vatika Group
Vatika Group faces ED attachments totaling Rs 176 crore in 2025-2026 for investor frauds. Rs 108 crore plot attached in November 2025.
In December 2025, Rs 80 crore assets attached in Ramprastha fraud case.
FIRs for cheating Rs 133 crore and Rs 36 lakh in Gurgaon. 2016 FIR for assured return scheme fraud.
RERA fined Rs 6 lakh in 2024 for violations. Dismissed complaint in 2025 for lack of allotment proof.
Chargesheet in 2025 for judge corruption. ED raids in 2024 uncovered Rs 200 crore assets.
Conclusion
These companies exemplify Haryana’s real estate woes in 2026, with over Rs 1,000 crore in attachments and thousands affected. Stronger RERA enforcement is needed for reform.
