Explainer: Haryana registry scam returns with action against over 100 Revenue Department officials

Hour years after the registries scam came to light, the state government is initiating action against over 100 Revenue Department officials for registering properties in violation of Section 7A of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975.There were revenue officials who had registered hundreds of such properties, while some had registered a few. Those who had registered more properties would face a chargesheet under Rule 7 of Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules for a major penalty. The officials who had registered a few properties would face action under Rule 8 of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) for a minor penalty.