Request for Immediate Directorate-Level Inquiry, Criminal Investigation, and Departmental Action

Shri Abhishek Krishna, IAS
Commissioner and Director
Directorate of Municipal Administration
7th Floor, Belapur Bhavan, Sector 11
C.B.D. Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400614
Maharashtra

Subject: Request for Immediate Directorate-Level Inquiry, Criminal Investigation, and Departmental Action in a Large-Scale Municipal Fraud Involving Forgery, Illegal Construction, Abuse of Official Position, Corruption, and Substantial Loss to the State Exchequer – Mohan Nano Estates, Ambernath (Complaint Pending Since 2023)

Respected Sir,

I write on behalf of Mohan Nano Estates  seeking your urgent intervention in a matter involving serious allegations of fraud, forgery, illegal construction, abuse of official position, corruption, and substantial financial loss to the Government.

Despite a detailed complaint having been submitted in 2023, no meaningful or effective action has been taken. The prolonged inaction has enabled the continuation of illegalities, facilitated administrative impunity, and caused severe prejudice to innocent homebuyers and residents.

The facts and documents already placed on record prima facie disclose a systematic and organized pattern of irregularities involving builders, architects, and public officials, warranting immediate investigation at the Directorate level.

I. Fraudulent Approvals, Forgery of Records, and Illegal Development

The available records indicate that the project in question, along with several other developments in Ambernath and Badlapur, may have been approved, certified, or regularized on the basis of defective, misleading, manipulated, or forged documentation, including:

Issuance of vague, incomplete, and legally unsustainable Commencement Certificates (CCs);

Grant of Occupancy Certificates (OCs) despite apparent non-compliance with statutory requirements;

Manipulation and fabrication of construction completion timelines;

Reliance upon questionable approvals and municipal records;

Construction undertaken without valid statutory permissions;

Post-facto Environmental Clearance obtained through suppression or misrepresentation of material facts.

These actions, if established, constitute serious violations of law and raise concerns regarding:

Forgery and falsification of public records;

Cheating of statutory authorities and homebuyers;

Criminal conspiracy and coordinated misconduct;

Deliberate manipulation of municipal records and approval processes.

The facts disclosed warrant examination under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including offences relating to cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, falsification of records, and other allied offences.

II. Abuse of Official Position, Corruption, and Administrative Misconduct

The approvals and permissions granted in the present matter reflect serious procedural and statutory irregularities, suggesting that:

Mandatory legal requirements were disregarded;

Defective or fraudulent documents were accepted and processed;

Unauthorized constructions were permitted or regularized;

Material violations were overlooked despite being apparent on record.

The following officials require independent scrutiny regarding their role in the approval process and subsequent actions:

Chief Officers

Shri Bhalchandra Gosavi

Shri Shridhar Patankar

Shri Devidas Pawar

Shri Prashant Rasal

Town Planners

Shri Vidyasagar Chavan

Shri Prakash Muley

Shri Vivek Gautam

The conduct of the concerned officials requires investigation for possible:

Abuse and misuse of official authority;

Dereliction of statutory duties;

Collusion with private parties;

Corrupt practices and unlawful enrichment.

The matter warrants examination under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and other applicable laws governing misconduct by public servants.

III. Larger Pattern of Illegal Construction in Ambernath and Badlapur

The present matter does not appear to be an isolated instance. Available information suggests the existence of a broader pattern of irregular approvals and illegal constructions within the jurisdiction of Ambernath and Badlapur, including:

Buildings approved on questionable or forged documentation;

Developments undertaken without valid Commencement Certificates;

Occupancy Certificates granted despite non-compliance with statutory requirements;

Violations of environmental, planning, and development control regulations;

Regularization of unauthorized structures through irregular administrative processes.

These facts indicate a serious breakdown of regulatory oversight and raise concerns regarding systemic corruption and institutional failure within the municipal administration.

IV. Financial Irregularities and Loss to the State Exchequer

The alleged illegal approvals and irregular certifications have resulted in significant financial consequences, including:

Incorrect and manipulated property tax assessments;

Transfer of financial liabilities from developers to innocent residents;

Evasion and loss of legitimate government revenue;

Unlawful financial benefit accruing to private developers and complicit individuals.

The cumulative effect of these actions appears to have caused substantial loss to the State Exchequer, potentially amounting to several crores of rupees.

V. Reliefs Sought

In view of the gravity, scale, and continuing nature of the violations, it is respectfully requested that your office may:

Order an independent Directorate-level inquiry into the entire matter.

Direct registration of an FIR under applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of Corruption Act, and other relevant laws.

Initiate criminal investigation and prosecution against all responsible builders, architects, consultants, and public officials.

Conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of all approvals, permissions, records, certificates, and timelines connected with the project.

Fix accountability and initiate strict departmental and disciplinary proceedings against erring officials.

Examine the legality of all approvals and declare any fraudulently obtained permissions null and void.

Initiate demolition, corrective, or remedial action against unauthorized constructions in accordance with law.

Assess and recover all government dues, penalties, and losses from the responsible parties.

Immediately halt any unlawful recovery of property tax or financial liabilities from innocent residents pending investigation.

Submit a time-bound Action Taken Report (ATR) to the complainants.

Conclusion

The present case raises serious concerns regarding the integrity of municipal governance, the sanctity of public records, and the rule of law. The continued pendency of the complaint since 2023, despite the gravity of the allegations, has only strengthened public perception of administrative inaction and lack of accountability.

Given the magnitude of the irregularities and the potential involvement of multiple stakeholders, the matter warrants urgent intervention at the highest level. Exemplary action is necessary not only to ensure accountability in the present case but also to restore public confidence in the administration and prevent recurrence of similar misconduct.

I therefore request your immediate intervention and appropriate action in the interest of justice, transparency, and protection of public interest.