Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Narendra Mehta-Linked Trust Surrenders Permit After Land Dispute Complaint
A land ownership disagreement arose in Bhayandar involving a company linked to former BJP MLA Narendra Mehta.
Asgar Ali Vhora complained that the land had been illegally occupied.
He followed up with officials and later met Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the matter.
The Revenue Department removed the company’s name from the land record.
However, the municipal building permission had not yet been cancelled.
Seven Eleven then gave up its building permission and asked for its fees back.
The company said it had bought the land properly and had received approval.
It also asked police to withdraw a trespassing case, saying the sides had reached a settlement.
Seven Eleven Constructions surrendered its building construction permission to the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation amid a land dispute.
Complainant Asgar Ali Vhora alleged illegal encroachment by Soham Developers and Seven Eleven on Survey No. 240 in Indralok, Bhayandar.
The Revenue Department had removed the company’s name from the 7/12 land extract, but the construction permit remained active.
Seven Eleven said it legally purchased the land in 2019 and obtained building approval on April 17, while requesting a refund of its fees.
The company also asked police to withdraw an FIR against Vhora and Ajju alias Ajay Doka, citing a mutual settlement.
- Who
- Former BJP MLA Narendra Mehta, Seven Eleven Constructions Pvt. Ltd., complainant Asgar Ali Vhora, and the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation are central to the dispute.
- What
- A Mehta-linked company surrendered its building permission amid a contested land ownership and encroachment dispute.
- When
- Vhora met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8; Seven Eleven submitted its surrender letter on September 13. The article also identifies FIR No. 0593 as dated December 12, 2025.
- Where
- Survey No. 240 in the Indralok area of Bhayandar, within the Mira-Bhayandar area.
- Why
- The permit was surrendered amid the ongoing land dispute; the company said it had reached a mutual settlement and requested withdrawal of related complaints and charges.
Complainant’s Position
Company and Mehta’s Position
Land ownership and encroachment
Complainant’s Position
Asgar Ali Vhora accused Soham Developers and Seven Eleven of illegally encroaching on Survey No. 240 and pursued action after the company’s name was removed from the 7/12 land extract.
Company and Mehta’s Position
Seven Eleven said it had legitimately purchased the land from the original owners on June 12, 2019.
Building permission
Complainant’s Position
Vhora argued that the municipal construction permit should not remain active after the land-record dispute and administrative irregularities.
Company and Mehta’s Position
Seven Eleven surrendered the permit because of the ongoing dispute, while requesting a refund of the fees it had paid.
Status of the dispute
Complainant’s Position
The MBMC said a formal hearing would still be held under applicable regulations concerning ownership and the surrender request.
Company and Mehta’s Position
Narendra Mehta said the issue had been resolved, and Seven Eleven asked police to withdraw the FIR, citing a mutual settlement.
- Disputed land
- Survey No. 240, Indralok, Bhayandar
- Complainant
- Asgar Ali Vhora
- Company
- Seven Eleven Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
- Land purchase claimed by company
- June 12, 2019
- Building approval
- April 17
- Permit action
- Building permission surrendered to the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation
- Police case
- FIR No. 0593 at Navghar Police Station against Asgar Ali Vhora and Ajju alias Ajay Doka
- Next administrative step
- The MBMC said a formal hearing would be conducted