Jungle Camps India Ltd has filed a civil suit to recover Rs 54,26,522 from land sellers, citing the discovery of a concealed legal dispute regarding a property transaction. The suit was filed on June 16, 2026, before the Civil Court in Rajnagar, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, seeking the recovery of the remaining balance of the land consideration and associated stamp duty. The legal action follows the company's discovery that the sellers had allegedly hidden a pre-existing dispute despite providing written declarations that the land was free from encumbrances.

The dispute relates to a land parcel measuring 5.054 hectares in Village Shivrajpur, District Chhatarpur, acquired in October 2025. The total agreed consideration for the land was Rs 1,79,45,000, plus stamp duty and registration charges of Rs 8,81,522. Following the discovery of the issue, the company had previously filed a complaint with the Police Station Bamitha on December 26, 2025.

Financial Status of Transaction

Pursuant to an order from the Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur Bench, the company has already received Rs 1,34,00,000 in its bank account from the sellers. The current civil suit targets the outstanding balance of Rs 54,26,522, which includes the remaining consideration and the stamp duty paid by the company.

Litigation Details

The opposing parties named in the suit are Mr. Khadian, Mr. Kamlesh Kushwaha, Mr. Dhadu Kushwaha, and Mr. Giraju Kushwaha. The company initiated the action based on legal advice after the concealed dispute came to light during the mutation process. The status of the action is currently listed as a civil suit filed for the specified recovery amount.

jungle camps has secured a significant long-term contract to manage tourism infrastructure in Uttarakhand. The company has been awarded a Letter of Award (LOA) by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) for the operation, maintenance, and management of a Tourist Rest House at Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal. This ten-year contract, extendable by an additional five years, mandates an annual license fee of ₹28,22,000, excluding 18% GST, which will escalate by 3% annually.

Contract Terms and Financial Commitments

The agreement stipulates that Jungle Camps India Limited must pay the quoted annual fee in half-yearly advances, due before the 5th day of the relevant month. The initial payment is required upon the signing of the Contract Agreement. Additionally, the operator is obligated to furnish a performance security amounting to ₹25,00,000 via a Demand Draft, Banker’s cheque, or an irrevocable bank guarantee valid for 60 days beyond the contract period.

The contract duration is set for ten years from the signing date, subject to satisfactory performance reviews conducted at least once a year. Provisions exist to extend the contract for a further five years, with each extension not exceeding one year at a time. The operator must also register the agreement with the relevant authority after paying the necessary stamp duty as per the Indian Stamp Act 1899.

Project Details and Stakeholders

project was awarded following a negotiation meeting based on a tender referenced as 8841/2-4-57/2025-26. The LOA, issued by Cdr. Deepak Khanduri (Veteran), Director Infra at UTDB, confirms that the company's proposal submitted on 17-Mar-2026 was accepted. The domestic entity awarding the contract has no specified interest from the promoter or promoter group of Jungle Camps India Limited.

The company is required to confirm its unconditional acceptance and sign the contract within seven days of the LOA issuance. The filing was submitted to the exchanges by Ajay Singh, Director & Chief Financial Officer of Jungle Camps India Limited.