Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has canceled the allotment of eight plots in Gian Khand 2, estimated to be worth Rs 30-35 crore. The allotment, which took place in 2003, was overseen by then Development Authority Secretary Shyam Singh Yadav. Allegations have surfaced accusing Yadav, as GDA secretary, of allotting plots to his relative.” A committee was formed after the Allahabad High Court order found that the allegations leveled against Singh were false. are correct Based on the inquiry report, the allotment of seven plots has been cancelled, and a caveat has been filed in the court to prevent the allottees from seeking an injunction,” said Atul Vats, vice-chairperson, GDA. Explaining the nature of the fraud, a GDA official said, “There was a rule that the GDA secretary was authorized to allot plots up to 200 square meters, but Shyam Singh misusing his powers allotted plots between 150 sq. m. 200 square meters to his relatives, which included his wife and brother, mostly through an instrument of power of attorney.” According to the official, the matter came to light in 2011 when the Allahabad High Court against Singh. The charges were found to be true in January 2023, when the court summoned the chief secretary and held an inquiry Speaking to TOI, Singh termed the case against him as a 'political vendetta'. Rather, it was allotted to him by his predecessor. However, GDA secretary K “During my nine-month tenure, the allottees complained to my office that the allotted plots were not handed over to them, so I, as GDA secretary, got the plots allotted,” claimed Singh. As for those allotted to his relatives, Singh said, “Yes, some plots were allotted to my relatives, but not under my supervision. I see it as a case of political vendetta against me. , which I will fight in court.” Shyam Singh held the post of GDA Secretary from September 2003 to June 2004 and retired in 2014. In 2019, he entered active politics. and got a BSP ticket from the Jaunpur Lok Sabha seat, which he won. In 2024, Singh contested from the same seat but lost.