Congress Alleges Planned Conspiracy in ₹300-Crore Mundhwa Land Deal, Demands Criminal Case
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar accuses officials and private parties of orchestrating a ₹300-crore land deal in Pune, urging Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to file a criminal case. The deal is linked to Amedea Enterprises LLP, associated with Parth Pawar, son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Mundhwa Land DealCriminal CaseCongressDevendra FadnavisParth PawarReal Estate MumbaiNov 15, 2025
In a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Wadettiwar claimed that government land in Mundhwa, originally leased to the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), was illegally transferred through a coordinated effort between private individuals and government officials. He alleged that the entire process was “a planned conspiracy to occupy the land through an official route.”
According to Wadettiwar, the land in question had been leased on October 24, 1973, to BSI for 15 years at an annual rent of ₹1, and later extended until March 31, 2038. Despite this, on December 30, 2024, one Sheetal Tejwani allegedly deposited just ₹11,000, with interest, as “land holding value” at the district collector’s office. Wadettiwar said this amount was accepted without any formal approval from either the tehsildar or district collector, and without adherence to legal procedure.
He further pointed out that the sale deed, registered on May 20, 2025, lacked basic documentation, including proof of ownership, assessment of market value, and stamp duty details. Instead of using City Survey property records, officials registered the document solely on outdated 7/12 extracts, raising serious questions about the legitimacy of the process.
“This is not merely an administrative lapse,” Wadettiwar wrote. “It is a deliberate conspiracy involving illegal transactions of government land worth hundreds of crores. A criminal case must be filed against all those involved.” He added that the government-appointed committee and district collector had roles that needed scrutiny, and called for an independent probe panel.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has distanced his son from the controversy, insisting that Parth was unaware of the land’s legal status. He has said the inquiry panel led by additional chief secretary (revenue) Vikas Kharge, constituted by CM Fadnavis, would establish the facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mundhwa land deal controversy about?
The Mundhwa land deal controversy involves a ₹300-crore land transaction in Pune, where government land allegedly leased to the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) was illegally transferred to private parties. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has accused officials and private parties of orchestrating this deal.
Who is involved in the Mundhwa land deal?
The key parties involved in the Mundhwa land deal include government officials, private parties, and Amedea Enterprises LLP, a firm associated with Parth Pawar, son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
What has Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar demanded?
Vijay Wadettiwar has demanded that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis file a criminal case against all officials and private parties involved in the Mundhwa land deal, alleging it was a planned conspiracy to usurp government land.
What are the alleged irregularities in the land deal?
The alleged irregularities include the acceptance of a mere ₹11,000 as land holding value without proper approval, lack of basic documentation in the sale deed, and the use of outdated 7/12 extracts instead of City Survey property records.
What is Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's response to the controversy?
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has distanced his son Parth from the controversy, stating that Parth was unaware of the land's legal status. Ajit Pawar also mentioned that the inquiry panel led by additional chief secretary (revenue) Vikas Kharge would establish the facts.
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