Seller Alleges Non-Payment For Ancestral Property Sold In 2019
DSP directs Potka police to investigate following family’s plea for intervention.
JAMSHEDPUR – A land sale dispute in Potka block has escalated to a police complaint after the seller alleged non-payment of a substantial portion of the agreed amount.
Sameer Kumar Bhakat of Shankarda village sold 119 decimal of ancestral land to Kamlesh Singh in 2019 for Rs 11,33,237.
"Despite multiple attempts, the major portion of payment remains outstanding," Bhakat’s family stated in their complaint.
The unresolved financial dispute reportedly led to Bhakat’s health deterioration, resulting in paralysis.
Family members approached former councilor Karunamay Mandal before filing a complaint with the Musabani DSP.
The DSP has instructed Potka police station to take necessary action on the matter.
This case highlights potential risks in private land transactions without proper legal safeguards.
Local authorities are expected to investigate the terms of the sale agreement and payment schedule.
The incident underscores the need for transparent and legally binding property transactions in rural areas.
Local residents have expressed concern over the impact of such disputes on sellers’ well-being and financial stability.
