Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Developer Seeks Bail in SRA Fraud Case
A developer in Mumbai is in trouble for not following the rules.
He built a housing project but didn't get the necessary approvals before people started living there.
He also didn't give some flats to the Slum Rehabilitation Authority as he was supposed to.
Now, he has asked the court for bail before he is arrested.
The court will decide on June 27, 2026.
The project is in Mulund (East), and the developer is Vijay Panchal.
The Slum Rehabilitation Authority says he put people's lives at risk by not getting the right approvals.
Developer Vijay Panchal seeks anticipatory bail in a case involving violations of SRA regulations.
Allegations include handing over flats without an Occupancy Certificate and failing to transfer PAP flats to the SRA.
The FIR was registered by Sachin Narayan Gaikwad, a Deputy Engineer with the SRA.
The project is located in Gavhanpada, Mulund (East), and includes a rehabilitation building and a sale component.
The developer was issued notices on April 1, 2026, and May 4, 2026, but allegedly continued the violations.
- Who
- Vijay Panchal, Director of M/s Yashraj Corporation
- What
- Seeking anticipatory bail in a case involving violations of SRA regulations
- When
- FIR registered by Navghar Police, bail application to be heard on June 27, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically Gavhanpada in Mulund (East)
- Why
- Allegations of handing over flats without an Occupancy Certificate and failing to transfer PAP flats to the SRA
Developer's Perspective
SRA's Perspective
Occupancy Certificate
Developer's Perspective
The developer may argue that the process of obtaining the Occupancy Certificate was delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles.
SRA's Perspective
The SRA insists that the developer violated regulations by allowing occupation without the necessary approvals.
Transfer of PAP Flats
Developer's Perspective
The developer might claim that there were logistical issues in transferring the PAP flats to the SRA.
SRA's Perspective
The SRA alleges that the developer cheated by not transferring the PAP flats and allowing unauthorized occupation.
- Developer
- Vijay Panchal, Director of M/s Yashraj Corporation
- Project Location
- Gavhanpada, Mulund (East), Mumbai
- Project Components
- Rehabilitation Building (Wing A) and Sale Component (Wing B)
- FIR Registered By
- Sachin Narayan Gaikwad, Deputy Engineer, SRA
- Sections Violated
- Section 53 of the MRTP Act, 1966 and relevant provisions of the BNS
- Project Area
- 728.28 square meters
- Notices Issued
- April 1, 2026, and May 4, 2026