An elderly couple in Delhi, Monica Gogiya and her husband, are embroiled in a legal battle after a real estate deal with Shaili Thapar and his son, Sahir Thapar, went awry. The Gogiyas allege that they agreed to sell part of their Vasant Kunj farm to Thapar for INR 38 crore, but Thapar registered the entire 36,000-square-foot property in his name after paying only INR 10 crore. Despite attempts to halt the registration, the property was transferred on February 23rd. The Gogiyas claim Thapar, with hired goons, forcibly took over their property on March 8th. Thapar, however, asserts the agreement stipulated full payment by February 10th and denies any wrongdoing. The Delhi High Court has temporarily restrained Thapar from obstructing the Gogiyas' access to their property and halted further construction until the case is resolved. This case underscores the risks elderly individuals face in real estate transactions and the need for clear contracts and legal advice.
An elderly couple in Delhi is facing a harrowing ordeal after a real estate deal went wrong. Monica Gogiya and her husband, who have not been identified due to safety concerns, are locked in a legal battle with a builder and potentially even revenue department officials.
The Gogiyas allege that they were defrauded by Shaili Thapar, the owner of RSS Estate, and his son Sahir Thapar. The couple claims they entered a contract to sell a portion of their Gogiya farm, located on Vasant Kunj's Church Mall Road, to Thapar for INR 38 crore. However, things went south when Thapar allegedly registered the entire 36,000-square-foot property in his name after paying only INR 10 crore as an advance.
Monica Gogiya maintains that she never consented to the full registry until the remaining INR 28 crore payment was settled. Despite her attempts to stop the registry and appeals to sub-registrar officials, including Shobha Toula and DM M. Chaitanya Prasad, the property was registered under Thapar's name on February 23rd. The Gogiyas further allege that Thapar, with the help of around five dozen hired goons, forcibly entered their property on March 8th and built a wall, blocking their access.
Shaili Thapar presents a different story. He claims the agreement had a deadline for full payment by February 10th, which the Gogiyas allegedly missed. He insists that the two registries done for the land were completed with the couple's consent and denies any wrongdoing.
The Gogiyas have approached the Delhi High Court and the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The High Court, presided over by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, has issued a temporary order restraining Shaili Thapar from obstructing the Gogiyas' access to their remaining property, valued at approximately INR 95 crore, and preventing any further construction activity on the disputed land until the case is resolved.
This case highlights the dangers elderly people face when dealing with real estate transactions. The Gogiyas, with limited mobility and potentially less access to legal resources, are now fighting for their rightful ownership. The involvement of revenue department officials, if proven true, is a further cause for concern.
This case serves as a cautionary tale for everyone involved in real estate deals. Always have a clear and well-drafted contract with defined payment schedules and consequences for non-compliance. Never sign any documents without fully understanding their implications. Consider seeking legal advice before entering into large financial transactions.
The Delhi High Court's ongoing proceedings will determine the final outcome of this case. Monica Gogiya has alleged that the builder and his son are land mafia, targeting their remaining property. With the couple's future hanging in the balance, the court's decision will be closely watched.
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