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Prime Minister Modi’s Intervention Leads to Return of Disputed Bhayander Land
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Core Event: MLA Surrenders Possession After Elderly Schoolmate’s Appeal
On September 8, 81-year-old Asgar Ali Vora (also reported as Asgarali Vohra) met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked for help in a land dispute in Bhayander, Maharashtra. After the meeting, Narendra Mehta, BJP MLA and owner of the firms involved, submitted a letter to the town-planning department relinquishing possession of the disputed plot and surrendering the construction permission. He also withdrew his police complaint against Vora. A municipal hearing is set for September 16, with representatives of the two construction firms required to appear.
Background & Context
- 1989 – Vora bought a 2,810 sq m plot on Navghar Road, Bhayander East.
- 2011 – He alleges encroachment by Swayam Builders and Seven Eleven Constructions, linked to MLA Mehta, using forged documents.
- 2015 – FIR lodged for forgery; case proceeded to court.
- 2025-2026 – Vora says a counter-case was filed without notice and a CID report was finally submitted after an 11-year delay, which he attributes to political pressure.
Timeline
- 1989 – Purchase of the plot.
- 2011 – Alleged encroachment and forgery.
- 2015 – FIR registered.
- September 8 – Meeting with Prime Minister Modi.
- September 16 – Municipal hearing scheduled.
Data & Statistics
- 2,810 sq m – Size of the disputed land.
- Two firms implicated: Swayam Builders and Seven Eleven Constructions.
- 11 years – Gap between FIR filing and CID report.
Official Statements & Responses
- Narendra Mehta – In his letter, he announced surrender of possession and withdrawal of the complaint.
- Shrikar Pardeshi, principal secretary to the Maharashtra chief minister – Convened a meeting with Vora, Mehta, municipal commissioner Radha Binod Sharma, and town planner Purushottam Shinde.
- Pratap Sarnaik, transport minister – Released photographs of the September 8 meeting and said the Prime Minister would ensure justice for his former schoolmate.
- Municipal authorities – Contacted the two firms on September 16 for explanations and set the hearing date.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Name spelling – “Asgar Ali Vora” and “Asgarali Vohra” refer to the same petitioner.
- Verification of forgery – Allegations remain unverified; no independent investigation results released.
- Delay of CID report – Vora cites political influence; officials have offered no explanation.
What’s Next
The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation will hear the case on September 16. Representatives of Swayam Builders and Seven Eleven Constructions must appear, and the administration will review the surrender of possession and the withdrawn complaint. Further action will depend on the hearing’s outcome and any subsequent CBI investigation requested by Vora.