- By Chetna Shree
- Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday formed a three-member committee to probe allegations of irregularities in a Pune land deal involving Parth Pawar, son of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Speaking about the alleged land scam in Nagpur, Fadnavis said, “I have sought all the information regarding the issue. Revenue department, IGR, land records have been asked to be submitted. I have also directed that an appropriate inquiry be held. Serious issues are coming forward at the primary level. Therefore, I will speak only after taking the necessary information,”
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The sub-registrar's office reportedly waived Rs 21 crore in stamp duty for a 40-acre land sale in Mundhwa valued at Rs 300 crore in May. The deal, registered to Amedea Enterprises LLP, lists Parth Pawar as a partner. The land is situated close to Pune’s upscale Koregaon Park area.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated that the three-member committee will examine whether the duty exemption was granted legally. “There is a specific law about Mahar Watan land and an exemption in stamp duty for specific purposes,” he said.
Bawankule stated that the chief minister has ordered a probe to see if provisions of law related to the Mahar Watan land have been followed. Mahar Watan refers to hereditary land grants given to the Mahar community, Hindustan Times reported.
Registration and Controller of Stamps Inspector General Ravindra Binwade said that the three-member committee, led by Joint Inspector General of Registration, is expected to submit the report within 10 days. “The committee will investigate the circumstances under which the stamp duty was waived and review the documents submitted,” he said.