Scandalous Land Deal in Pune: Controversy Over Rs 300 Crore Transaction

A committee headed by Joint Inspector General of Registration submitted a report on a controversial Rs 300 crore land deal in Pune, exonerating Parth Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, while indicting three others involved. The report highlights procedural lapses and calls for preventive measures against future fraudulent transactions.

A committee led by a Joint Inspector General of Registration has submitted a report implicating three individuals in a controversial Rs 300 crore land deal involving a company linked to Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The report, however, did not find Parth Pawar complicit, as his name was absent from documented transactions.

The land in question, 40 acres in Pune's upscale Mundhwa area, was sold to Amadea Enterprises LLP, sparking scrutiny when it was revealed that the government-owned property could not be sold and was exempted from a Rs 21 crore stamp duty. The committee, led by Joint IGR Rajendra Muthe, reported the findings, which were passed on to Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar.

Accusations in the report were leveled against suspended government official Ravindra Taru, business partner Digvijay Patil, and Sheetal Tejwani, who held the power of attorney. The report highlighted procedural lapses and recommended measures to prevent future fraudulent transactions. Additionally, Amadea Enterprises LLP has been given seven days to respond to a notice demanding Rs 42 crore as stamp duty following the cancellation of the deal.

(With inputs from agencies.)