Pune Land Deal Report Indicts Sub-Registrar, 2 Others; Ajit Pawar's Son Not Mentioned
A committee's report into a Rs 300-crore land deal in Pune has indicted a sub-registrar and two others, but did not mention Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, Parth Pawar, as his name did not appear in any documents.
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The report of the three-member panel, submitted on Tuesday, however did not mention Parth Pawar himself as his name did not appear on any document, the senior official told PTI. Joint IGR Rajendra Muthe, who headed the committee, submitted the report to IGR Ravindra Binwade, who forwarded it to Pune Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar.
The sale of 40 acres of land in Pune's upscale Mundhwa area to Amadea Enterprises LLP, in which Parth Pawar is a partner, came under the scanner after it emerged the plot belongs to the government and could not be sold, and the firm was exempted from the payment of Rs 21 crore in stamp duty.
Since Parth Pawar's name does not come on record in the entire sale deed, he can not be indicted in the probe. The report, however, indicted all those who are directly involved in the deal, including suspended government official (sub-registrar) Ravindra Taru, said the official.
The other two named in the report were Digvijay Patil (Parth Pawar's business partner and cousin) and Sheetal Tejwani (who held the power of attorney on behalf of the land sellers). Taru, Patil, and Tejwani are named as accused in a First Information Report registered by police.
The inquiry committees of the revenue department and settlement commissioner will also submit their respective reports. All three reports will be then forwarded to additional chief secretary (revenue) Vikas Kharge, heading a six-member panel constituted by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to probe the land deal which was later scrapped, the official said.
The Muthe committee report also recommended measures to prevent such fraudulent deals in the future, he said. According to the report, in cases where a stamp duty waiver has been sought, the collector (stamp) must vet and approve them.
Citing Section 18-K of the Registration Act, 1908, the report noted documentation can be completed only when a 7/12 extract (a crucial land record document) not older than one month is presented, along with all documents establishing ownership of the real estate in question.
As per the notification issued on April 20, 2025, an amendment has been made to the Registration Act, 1908. It has been made mandatory for all sub-registrars to not execute registration of documents related to the sale or purchase of government-owned properties, it emphasised.
However, the Muthe report noted this provision is currently limited only to cases involving established government ownership. The report recommended that the same restriction should be applied in cases where government ownership, possession, or interest are not clearly established.
Meanwhile, IGR's office has given seven days to Amadea Enterprises to submit its say on the notice seeking payment of Rs 42 crore as stamp duty upon the cancellation of the Mundhwa land deal. The firm wanted 15 days, but we have given them seven days to reply to the notice, said an official from the IGR office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the controversial land deal in Pune?
The controversial land deal involves the sale of 40 acres of land in Pune's Mundhwa area to Amadea Enterprises LLP, a firm co-owned by Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The deal was under scrutiny because the land belongs to the government and the firm was exempted from paying Rs 21 crore in stamp duty.
Who was indicted in the report?
The report indicted three individuals: Ravindra Taru (sub-registrar), Digvijay Patil (Parth Pawar's business partner and cousin), and Sheetal Tejwani (who held the power of attorney on behalf of the land sellers).
Why was Parth Pawar not mentioned in the report?
Parth Pawar was not mentioned in the report because his name did not appear on any of the documents related to the land deal.
What measures are recommended to prevent such deals in the future?
The report recommended that in cases where a stamp duty waiver is sought, the collector must vet and approve them. It also suggested that the restriction on the sale of government-owned properties should apply even when ownership is not clearly established.
What is the next step in the investigation?
The inquiry committees of the revenue department and settlement commissioner will submit their respective reports. All three reports will be forwarded to additional chief secretary (revenue) Vikas Kharge, who is heading a six-member panel to probe the land deal.
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