VIKAS PATEL
Land Acquisition Professional
Surat
Summary
Experienced and results-oriented Land Acquisition Professional with 15+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale land acquisition projects, including government entities. Proven ability to oversee all aspects of land acquisition, from site ID to stakeholder management for permitting. Skilled in leading teams, budgets, and on-time, on-budget project completion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager- Land Acquisition
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd
10.2021 - Current
- Led acquisition/purchase of Private, Revenue and Forest land for industrial expansion
- Maintained strong relationships with landowners, government, and community
- Conducted thorough due diligence
- Secured permits, ensuring compliance
- Oversaw budgets
- Projects: Led securing possession of acquired land (23 Ha); procured govt land for township (20 Ha) and industrial expansion (196 Ha); led purchase of private land (17Ha) and regularization (15 Ha); assisted in forest land procurement (250 Ha)
Assistant Manager- Land Acquisition
Torrent Power Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Purchased land, offices, and assets
- Site Identification and due diligence
- Coordinated with agencies (Revenue offices, AUDA, etc.)
- Secured permits
- Projects: Purchased urban land parcels for substations; led conversion of leasehold (6.5 Ha); led renewable energy land purchase (183 Ha Patan, 324 Ha Surel, 288 Ha Charanka)
Management Expert
Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
01.2010 - 10.2021
- Promoted E-Governance
- Studied proposals, recommending to management
- Oversaw Special Industrial clusters
- Liaised with senior Gvt. officials and companies representatives
Education
MBA - Finance
Som-Lalit Institute of Business Administration
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 01.2008 - 01.2010
BBA - undefined
B.K. Majmudar Institute of Business Administration- H.L College
01.2005 - 01.2008
Skills
- Land Acquisition Strategy
- Negotiation & Contract Management
- Due Diligence & Compliance
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Acumen
- Legal Knowledge
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Government Liaison
- Permitting
Timeline
Senior Manager- Land Acquisition
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager- Land Acquisition
Torrent Power Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2021
Management Expert
Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
01.2010 - 10.2021
MBA - Finance
Som-Lalit Institute of Business Administration
01.2008 - 01.2010
BBA - undefined
B.K. Majmudar Institute of Business Administration- H.L College
01.2005 - 01.2008
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