MHADA Caught in Corruption Net

• Fake Notices, Real Evictions

• C-Ward Redevelopment Racket Revealed

Unmesh Gujarathi
Sprouts News Exclusive
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Sprouts News Special Investigation Team (SIT) uncovers a major redevelopment scam in South Mumbai involving Shagun Realty (PAN NUMBER – ABLFS1536K). With fraudulent documents and corrupt MHADA and MCGM officials, legal tenants were evicted, and property laws violated. Illegal demolitions, false notices, and bribery expose systemic corruption in Maharashtra’s urban redevelopment framework.

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MHADA Caught in Corruption Net

In an explosive revelation, the Sprouts News Special Investigation Team (SIT) has exposed a massive redevelopment scam implicating multiple bureaucratic agencies, including MHADA and MHADA. At the center of the controversy is Shagun Realty, operating under various aliases such as “ShagunBluekey Realty” and “Mirai Avinya,” which is accused of fraudulent land acquisition and illegal construction activities in C-Ward, South Mumbai.

According to documents examined by SIT, Shagun Realty purchased the property, C.S. No. 2255, in March/April 2008 for ₹5.25 crore from the Nayak family. Despite the plot being reserved by the MCGM for a retail market, the property was controversially released via a High Court order in August 2013, allegedly following substantial bribery of municipal officials.

SHAGUN REALTY: A Web of Fraud and Questionable Partnerships

The SIT investigation reveals that between 2008 and 2013, Shagun Realty’s partners engaged in systematic and coordinated deceit. Official firm records identify key individuals behind the firm:

•Suresh Gheverchand Seth, originally a wristwatch trader from Delhi (PAN: APJPS9968K).

•Dimar Construction Pvt. Ltd., represented by directors Chetan Ramniklal Shah (PAN: AAJPS7227C) and Shailesh Jivalal Jogani (DIN: 01686620).

•Gambhirmal R. Shah (PAN no. AAIPS9091D) and Lalit Tilokchand Shah (PAN no. AAIPS9085K) both previously engaged in the stainless steel and chemical sectors.

Despite the property not being officially transferred to Shagun Realty or cleared by the High Court, MHADA issued the first NOC based on invalid documentation. An Intimation of Disapproval (IOD) was issued in January 2012 for redevelopment, though the IOD lapsed without penalty payment or renewal. Later, Shagun Realty allegedly procured a fraudulent certificate from the C-Ward office of MCGM falsely claiming the site was vacant land in 2013.

Illegally Issued 95-A Notices & Forced Evictions

As per SIT findings, MHADA, in coordination with Shagun Realty, sent multiple 95-A notices under the MHADA Act, 1976 to tenants of the disputed premises. These included:

•Nine notices to Cess Building No.1

•Seven to Cess Building No.2

•Fifteen illegal notices to non-cess portions, which is prohibited under the law

The C.S. No. 2255 property comprised three portions: front (20%) and rear (15%) cess buildings, and a 65% middle portion with commercial MSME units. Despite legal protections, occupants were bullied into vacating their premises. Roughly 31 tenants were provided Temporary Alternate Accommodation (TAA), though SIT’s inquiry revealed most agreements were either forged or legally invalid.

Also Read: MahaRERA Housing Scam: ₹Multi-Crores Lost in Fraud Exposed.

Violent Eviction and Criminal Demolition of Shop No. 10

On September 30, 2014, the office of Bhupendra C. Doshi (Shop No. 10), an occupant since 1971, was demolished in an act described by SIT as “100% criminal.” This was executed without police protection or prior notification, violating multiple statutory protocols. The demolition occurred shortly after Doshi requested detailed redevelopment information, including plans and promised amenities.

SIT discovered that five individuals closely linked to Shagun Realty signed a post-facto panchanama to cover the illegal act. These individuals allegedly received monetary or other benefits from the developer, pointing to a premeditated effort to eliminate resistance.

Rogue Bureaucrats Shield Criminal Redevelopment Acts

The central villain, as identified by SIT, is Suresh Gheverchand Seth, who used bureaucratic connections to facilitate illegal approvals. With full support from corrupt MHADA officials, including executive engineers and, allegedly, the Chief Officer at MHADA Bandra, the law was systematically circumvented.

This scandal reflects a deeper rot within redevelopment authorities, where legal frameworks are ignored, and enforcement is weaponized against rightful.