Rs 1.5-cr embezzlement alleged in Rishi Apartments Society; probe by CBI, ED, Vigilance demanded

Goyal stated that on September 11, 2025, he sought details of audited accounts under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The Local Bodies Department forwarded the request to the Zirakpur Municipal Council, but the council reportedly replied that no such record was available. Despite repeated personal visits and written reminders, no satisfactory response was received. He questioned why Rs 20,000 is allegedly being charged in the name of NOC despite residents already paying regular monthly maintenance.

The complainant also alleged that in 2023, the Punjab Pollution Control Board imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh and halted property registrations in the society for discharging untreated sewage into open drains due to non-functional STP connectivity. Despite the reported suspension, around 80–90 property registrations were allegedly carried out later at the tehsil office.

Goyal claimed that since January 2023, Municipal Council officials have been operating the society’s bank account, appointing staff, deploying security guards, and collecting monthly maintenance from residents. Despite this, non-disclosure of financial records raises serious doubts. He also alleged that maintenance charges are being collected even though Building Completion Certificate (BCC) and Occupancy Certificate (OC) have not been issued.

He stated that even after transferring his flat in his wife’s name, receipts were issued in another person’s name, indicating irregularities. According to society bylaws, an Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be held every year to present financial accounts and bank details to residents, but no AGM has been conducted since the EO took over management, deepening suspicions.

The complainant has urged the DGP to immediately register an FIR against the officials concerned and ensure an impartial investigation.

Regarding the alleged ban on property registrations, Zirakpur Naib Tehsildar Mukul Jindal told The Indian Express, “The letter from the Punjab Pollution Control Board regarding the restriction on registrations has been sent for verification, and since then no registry has been carried out here.”

EO’s response

Speaking to The Indian Express, Parvinder Singh Bhatti, Executive Officer, Zirakpur, said: “Everything is on record. There is nothing related to any scam. Anyone has the right to file a complaint. If records are sought, they will be shown. At present, I cannot comment without examining the records.”