Shimla, April 4 -- The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) on Saturday demanded the immediate removal of acting Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta and registration of an FIR against him, alleging misuse of office in the Chester Hill land case in Solan district.

In a statement issued here, the party accused Gupta of violating multiple state laws and extending undue benefits to a private company by interfering in official proceedings related to land purchase and construction at Chester Hill in Solan.

CPI(M) leaders said the party had earlier, during a press conference on March 30, 2026, alleged that Gupta misused his position and attempted to obstruct legal proceedings. They claimed that he had written an "unauthorised" letter on Decemb...