Surat Builder Cheats Mumbai Contractor of 6.61 Crore in Navsari
A sensational case of high-profile fraud and criminal intimidation has emerged from the real estate sector in Navsari involving a prominent builder from Surat and a contractor based in Mumbai. The dispute revolves around a massive construction project where the Surat builder allegedly cheated the Mumbai contractor of a staggering amount totaling 6.61 crore rupees. Beyond the financial dispute, the contractor has filed a formal written complaint with the Navsari Rural Police, accusing the builder of illegal trespassing, theft of valuable assets, and land grabbing. This incident has sent shockwaves through the builder lobby across South Gujarat, highlighting the dark underbelly of professional partnerships in the construction industry.
The complainant, Harshal Prakashbhai Pandav, is a native of Navsari who currently operates his business from Mumbai. He had entered into a legal agreement with a well-known Surat builder for a large-scale housing project in Navsari. According to the terms of their professional contract, the builder was supposed to compensate the contractor for his work. While the builder initially handed over the possession of one flat and one shop as part of the settlement, a significant balance of 6.61 crore rupees remained unpaid. Despite multiple requests and completion of the assigned construction tasks, the Surat builder allegedly refused to clear the dues, leading to a bitter fallout between the two parties.
In his detailed application to the Navsari Rural Police, Harshal Pandav has made several chilling allegations regarding the builder’s conduct. He stated that on July 2, 2025, his entire family traveled to Mumbai for a ten-day period to attend a social function, leaving their Navsari residence locked and unattended. Taking advantage of this absence, the Surat builder allegedly broke the locks of the flat and entered the premises illegally. The contractor claims that the builder looted expensive furniture, cash amounting to 4.50 lakh rupees, and 11 tolas of gold jewelry from the house. Furthermore, the builder is accused of seizing the flat and a separate office space, from which important legal documents and another 2 lakh rupees in cash were stolen.
The financial exploitation did not stop at unpaid dues and theft. Pandav further alleged that he had invested 11 lakh rupees of his personal funds to set up a site office for the project, which the builder has now forcibly occupied. The total financial impact of this betrayal, including the unpaid bills and the stolen property, has left the Mumbai contractor in a state of financial ruin. He expressed that his life’s hard-earned savings have been wiped out by the builder’s high-handedness. The victim has urged the police to take immediate criminal action against the influential builder to recover his property and the outstanding 6.61 crore rupees.
Adding a new dimension to the controversy, the contractor has accused the same Surat builder of encroaching upon government property. According to the complaint, the builder has illegally occupied land belonging to a government canal in the Udvada area for his private interests. Harshal Pandav claims to possess documentary evidence and photographic proof of this illegal encroachment on public land and has offered to provide these materials to the district administration for a thorough probe. This allegation has put the local revenue department and irrigation authorities on alert, as the misuse of government resources by powerful developers is a sensitive legal matter.
The audacity of a major Surat builder allegedly resorting to housebreaking and theft to settle a commercial dispute has raised serious questions about the law and order situation in the region. The Navsari Rural Police have acknowledged the receipt of the written application and have initiated a preliminary inquiry into the claims of fraud and trespassing. While no formal First Information Report has been registered yet, the police are currently verifying the documents provided by both the contractor and the builder. The victim has also voiced concerns regarding his personal safety, fearing retaliation from the builder given the high stakes involved in the 6.61 crore rupees dispute.
As the investigation progresses, the real estate community in South Gujarat is closely watching the developments. This case of Surat builder cheats Mumbai contractor of 6.61 crore in Navsari serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of secure legal frameworks in large-scale infrastructure deals. The local citizens are demanding transparency from the authorities, especially regarding the claims of government land encroachment in Udvada. The outcome of this police inquiry will determine if the Mumbai contractor receives justice or if the influence of big developers continues to overshadow the rights of smaller partners.
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