Jasmin Bhatt

Senior Legal Advisor and Advocate with 14+ years of professional experience, including extensive in-house legal experience in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Strong expertise in land and property law, title due diligence, revenue and tenancy matters, land acquisition, documentation, litigation management, regulatory approvals and legal risk assessment. Experienced in representing corporate interests before civil courts, revenue and tenancy authorities, tribunals, Gujarat RERA and the Gujarat High Court.

Holds an LL.M. in Business Law and an M.B.E. in Finance & Banking.

Senior Legal Advisor at M/s. T. Poddar Infra Developer Pvt. Ltd. (2012-06 – Present)

• Provide strategic legal advice and represent the company in civil and criminal matters, including preparation of legal notices, pleadings, case filings and appearances before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.
• Handle litigation and proceedings before Tribunal Courts, Tenancy Authorities including ALT/Mamlatdar and Deputy Collector (Land Reforms), Gujarat Revenue Tribunal, Revenue Authorities, SSRD, Civil Courts, Gujarat RERA and the Gujarat High Court.
• Conduct comprehensive land due diligence, including examination of 7/12 extracts and revenue records, verification of title documents, preparation of search and title reports, and issuance of title-clearance opinions.
• Oversee registration of property-related documents and ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Advise and negotiate with landowners, farmers and other stakeholders on property title, land acquisition, possession and transfer-related issues.
• Manage legal aspects of land acquisition and land transactions, including permissions under Sections 63 and 63AA of the Gujarat Land Revenue framework, non-agricultural permissions, land purchase and sale.
• Provide legal solutions for land possession disputes and facilitate lawful transfer and handover of possession.
• Oversee legal and regulatory aspects of project development from inception through execution, including coordination for statutory approvals and clearances.
• Supervise land measurement and demarcation activities in coordination with survey officials, government departments and other authorities.
• Liaise with government and non-government authorities to obtain legal clearances and facilitate project approvals.
• Successfully completed a land acquisition and development project for Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. in 2017 at Village Vithalapur, Taluka Mandal, District Ahmedabad.

Executive Assistant to Director / E-Commerce Sales at M/s. Vipul Fashions (A Division of VIPL) (2009-02 – 2012-05)

• Acted as liaison between the Director, internal teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Managed executive meetings, appointments, calendars and domestic/international travel itineraries.
• Coordinated corporate events, promotional activities, budget planning and departmental operations.
• Conducted market and competitor research to support management decisions.
• Managed e-commerce activities including website updates, online sales operations and product-dispatch coordination.
• Coordinated with external agencies for placements, advertising campaigns, value-addition services and design consultancy.
• Drafted and reviewed internal and external business documentation.

Executive Assistant to Director / E-Commerce Sales at Siddhi Vinayak Knots & Prints Pvt. Ltd. “Laxmipati Sarees” (2007-06 – 2009-12)

• Supported the Director in executive coordination, scheduling, stakeholder communication and business administration.
• Coordinated e-commerce operations, online sales, product dispatch and external agency activities.
• Assisted with documentation, inventory checks, purchase orders and payment coordination with authorized signatories.

Head of Department / Lecturer – Commerce at Sun Grace Vidhyalaya (2005-06 – 2007-05)

• Served as HOD for Classes 11 and 12 Commerce, overseeing academic and administrative responsibilities.
• Taught Economics and Business Administration and contributed to syllabus and curriculum development.
• Supervised teaching staff, monitored lesson plans and coordinated academic activities and industry visits.

LL.M. in Business Law – V.N.S.G.U., Surat (2018 – 2020)

M.B.E. in Finance & Banking – V.N.S.G.U., Surat (2004 – 2006)

LL.B. in Law – V.N.S.G.U., Surat (2001 – 2003)

B.A. in Economics & English – V.N.S.G.U., Surat (1998 – 2000)