Shady Land Deal Sparks High-Level Probe in Pune
A senior clerk has been suspended and a probe launched after a 15-acre government plot in Pune was sold illegally. The land sale violated state rules, lacking necessary approvals. A detailed inquiry is underway to identify other culprits and investigate potential undervaluation.
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The Inspector General Registration (IGR) has taken decisive action, suspending a senior clerk over an alleged illicit land deal in Pune. The land, a 15-acre government plot, was reportedly sold for Rs 33 crore, contravening state regulations.
Located in Tathawade, Pimpri Chinchwad, the plot is classified as non-transferable, making the sale illegal without state government consent. Despite this, Vidya Shankar Bade, a senior clerk, registered the sale deed. An inquiry revealed blatant neglect of verification procedures and mismanagement of official records.
With allegations of land undervaluation and possible collusion, a comprehensive investigation is underway. Meanwhile, regional authorities are tackling additional land deal irregularities, with links to prominent political figures already surfacing.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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