Himachal Land Laws

Solan Housing Row: CM Sukhu Orders Fresh Probe as Top Bureaucrats Spar Over Land Law ‘Violations’

Solan Housing Row: CM Sukhu Orders Fresh Probe as Top Bureaucrats Spar Over Land Law ‘Violations’

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April 3, 2026

Chester Hills Housing Project Controversy: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu has announced a detailed investigation into the Chester Hills project in Solan. Following a report by the SDM flagging violations of Section 118 and "structured arrangements" to bypass land laws, the government faces pressure over illegal land transfers to non-agriculturists. Read the