The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the Punjab government over the alleged neglect of the Kadamb Tourist Complex in Nangal, raising questions about irregularities in land records and the lack of action against officials responsible for the lapses.
 

BJP state vice-president Subhash Sharma alleged that despite Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's promise to develop Nangal as a major tourist destination, the government had failed to revive the tourist property.
 

Accompanied by party supporters, Sharma visited the closed complex and questioned the government's handling and maintenance of the property. He alleged that its ownership had been illegally transferred to private individuals through mutation entries. He also questioned why no action had been taken against revenue officials despite two FIRs being registered in connection with the matter.
 

The BJP leader linked the controversy to the disappearance of revenue records belonging to 14 villages. He alleged that the government had failed to take concrete action despite official records concerning government property going missing.
 

The dispute surrounding the Kadamb Tourist Complex has brought attention to alleged irregularities in revenue records relating to land acquired by the government in Nangal. The property was acquired by the Punjab Tourism Department in 2005 but reportedly continued to remain registered in the names of private individuals because the mutation in favour of the department was never completed.
 

The discrepancy came to light when the state government initiated plans to revive and redevelop the long-neglected complex. The issue has raised concerns over the preservation of acquisition records and the functioning of the revenue administration.
 

Located in the heart of Nangal, the Kadamb Tourist Complex was once an important hospitality facility for visitors travelling to the Bhakra Dam, Anandpur Sahib and the Shivalik Hills. However, the complex has remained closed for years, and its buildings and infrastructure have deteriorated due to prolonged neglect.
 

Despite being situated on prime land in the city, the property has failed to contribute to the region's tourism potential. Its revival is considered important for attracting visitors and boosting economic activity in the area.
 

Revenue officials have initiated an investigation to determine how the property continued to be recorded in private names despite having been acquired by the government.
 

According to sources, the administration is reviewing the acquisition documents and subsequent maintenance records to identify officials responsible for failing to ensure the transfer of ownership in the revenue records.
 

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, who represents the Anandpur Sahib Assembly constituency, said the government remained committed to developing Nangal as a major tourist destination, considering its scenic surroundings and proximity to important religious and heritage sites.
 

He said the revival of the Kadamb Tourist Complex was part of the government's broader plan to promote tourism in the region. He also assured that accountability would be fixed for those responsible for the lapses.
 

The controversy has also drawn attention to similar alleged irregularities involving other government-acquired properties in the Nangal region. Sources said several plots of land acquired by agencies, including the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the Punjab Irrigation Department, were still recorded in the names of private individuals in revenue documents.