Surat Nasirnagar Demolition Probe Reaches Developers, High-Level Panel Issues Summons

The inquiry committee has summoned developers linked to disputed land, along with JCB contractor representatives and electricity department personnel, as the Gujarat High Court takes up a petition by affected residents.

Surat: The government-appointed high-level committee probing the controversial Nasirnagar demolition in Surat has expanded its investigation beyond municipal officials and employees, issuing summons to developers associated with the disputed land for the first time.

The developers involved in projects on land bearing survey numbers 1267/1, 1267/2 and 1267/3 have been asked to appear before the committee and record their statements. The move marks a significant development in the inquiry, which had so far focused largely on officials and staff of the Surat Municipal Corporation.

JCB Contractor And Electricity Staff Under Scrutiny

The committee is also examining the roles of other individuals and agencies connected with the demolition operation.

Managers of the contractor agency that supplied the JCB machine used at the Nasirnagar site have been summoned for questioning. The panel will also record the statement of a municipal electricity department employee who contacted Torrent Power to request an immediate shutdown of the power supply.

The statement of the Torrent Power employee who received the call will also be recorded as part of the inquiry.

The committee is examining the sequence of events surrounding the demolition and the roles played by the various agencies involved.

Gujarat High Court To Hear Petition By Affected Residents

The developments come as the Gujarat High Court is scheduled to hear Petition No. 8712/2026, filed by residents affected by the demolition, on Friday, October 9.

During the previous hearing, the court had directed the state government to clarify its position on the matter. The committee’s findings have therefore assumed significance as the legal proceedings continue.

Committee Seeks More Time To Complete Inquiry

The deadline initially given to the high-level committee expired on September 18. The panel subsequently sought an extension to complete its investigation.

With statements from developers, contractor representatives and electricity department personnel being taken up, the committee is moving towards completing its inquiry. It is expected to submit its final report to the state government in the coming days.

The report is expected to bring together the findings on the demolition, the sequence of events and the roles of the individuals and agencies involved.