Vadodara: A case of alleged forgery involving land documents has come to light in Vadodara, Gujarat. A man has been accused of preparing a fake Power of Attorney in the names of the actual landowners and using it as a genuine document to execute the sale of their property without their knowledge. Based on the allegedly forged document, a sale deed for the property valued at ₹1.24 crore was also registered. Following a complaint by the landowners, police have registered a case against the accused and started an investigation.
According to the complaint, Sunil Rafayel Parmar, a resident of the Sama area of Vadodara, allegedly prepared a Power of Attorney in the names of the landowners without their knowledge or consent. The document was allegedly presented as genuine and registered at the Chhani Sub-Registrar’s Office. The complaint states that the allegedly forged Power of Attorney was subsequently used to facilitate the sale of the property.
Property sold for ₹1.24 crore
The complaint alleges that Parmar used the purportedly forged Power of Attorney to execute a sale deed for the property. The transaction was reportedly carried out in favour of Narendra Shobharajmal Mulchandani, Jayesh Manilal Patel and Atul Jeram Desai for ₹1,24,20,000.
The actual landowners allegedly had no knowledge of the transaction. After learning about the property documents and the purported sale, they began looking into the matter. Questions were subsequently raised over the authenticity of the documents and the signatures appearing on them.
Second forged document allegedly prepared during inquiry
The allegations reportedly extended beyond the disputed property transaction. According to the complainants, Parmar allegedly prepared another forged affidavit during the inquiry. The affidavit allegedly contained fabricated signatures and photographs of the actual landowners.
The complaint further alleges that the affidavit was prepared in an attempt to influence or mislead the proceedings. Parmar also allegedly sent a letter by post seeking unconditional withdrawal of the application. The complainants have alleged that this was another attempt to divert or obstruct the inquiry into the alleged forgery.
Landowners and witness approach police
After learning about the alleged fraud, the actual landowners, along with their witness Ketanbhai Motilal Gurjar, approached the police and lodged a complaint. They have sought a detailed investigation into the alleged preparation of forged documents and the subsequent transfer of the property.
The complainants have also demanded strict legal action against Parmar and anyone else found to have been involved in the alleged land fraud.
Police are examining the disputed Power of Attorney, sale deed, affidavit and related registration records. Investigators are also expected to verify the signatures and photographs used in the documents and determine how the alleged documents were registered.
The investigation will also focus on whether other individuals were involved in preparing the documents, facilitating their registration or executing the property transaction. Their role, if established, could lead to further legal action.
Power of Attorney documents are commonly used in property transactions when a property owner authorises another person to act on their behalf. However, allegedly creating such a document without the owner’s knowledge and using it to transfer property raises serious legal concerns. The authenticity of the disputed documents, signatures and photographs, along with the circumstances surrounding the registration and sale, will be established during the police investigation.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
