Pune: A controversial land deal in Mundhwa, Pune, involving government-owned land allegedly worth ₹1,800 crore, has sparked a political storm, centring on deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s son, Parth Pawar. Allegations suggest the land was sold to Parth Pawar-owned Amadea Enterprises LLP for ₹300 crore, with stamp duty of ₹21 crore waived.

However, the FIRs registered by Pune police on November 6 do not name Parth Pawar directly. CM Devendra Fadnavis clarified in Nagpur that FIRs are filed only against parties “expressly involved”—in this case, the company and its authorised signatories. Parth’s 1% business partner, Digvijay Patil, power-of-attorney holder Sheetal Tejwani, and two suspended revenue officials responsible for registration irregularities are named.

Ajit Pawar echoed the explanation, stating Parth was not included because he did not sign any documents and was unaware of the alleged illegal sale. Fadnavis added that if new evidence emerges linking additional parties, action will be taken.

The land in question comprises 40 acres, previously classified as “Mahar Watan” land for the Scheduled Caste Mahar community. Post-Independence, the land’s status became government-owned occupancy land, which cannot be transferred without approval. The sale occurred via power-of-attorney to Paramount Infastructures, which received stamp duty exemption based on a government Letter of Intent.

The issue surfaced after Pune activist Dinkar Kotkar filed a complaint on June 5, 2025, alleging wrongful stamp duty waiver causing public loss. An internal scrutiny by the Inspector General of Registration revealed alterations to official records, prompting the FIRs.

CM Fadnavis assured that the investigation will be thorough, stating: “In the current FIR, no one has been spared… action will be taken against whoever is found guilty.”