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Mundhwa Land Transaction Scam:
Pune, November 12, 2025: The state revenue department is currently in turmoil over the controversial land purchase deal in Mundhwa. The ?42 crore notice issued to the company of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, Parth Pawar, has heated up the political atmosphere. State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directly questioned why such a large notice worth crores of rupees was issued despite the decision to cancel the deal. He stated that an explanation will be sought from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR). Although the government has appointed a committee of senior officials to investigate the matter, many questions are being raised because the Revenue Minister himself is unaware of the amount paid to cancel the deal. This case is not limited to a land scam; it has exposed corruption and a lack of transparency in the purchase and sale of government land.
This land in Mundhwa is government land, and the process of its purchase and sale appears suspicious at first glance. Parth Pawar's company purchased the land, and a notice was issued. However, despite the decision to cancel the transaction, the recovery of ?42 crore is still ongoing. Bawankule addressed this question while speaking to the media. He said, "Immediate action has been taken against those found prima facie guilty in the purchase and sale of government land in Mundhwa. A committee of senior officials has been formed to investigate the matter. The committee has been directed to submit its report within a month. This report will clear everything. If anyone else is found guilty, action will be taken against them as well." He added, "Commenting on the report before it is available is tantamount to obstructing the investigation. We will conduct an impartial investigation and will not succumb to any pressure." This statement was made while speaking to the media after a meeting at the BJP office in Pune. After Bawankule arrived in Pune on Wednesday, the matter became a topic of discussion in political circles. In particular, this transaction involving Parth Pawar's company has exposed internal strife within the Nationalist Congress Party. Since Parth Pawar is close to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the matter is taking on a political tone. However, Bawankule stated that this is not a political attack, but an action taken within the ambit of the law.
Numerous irregularities have been revealed in the purchase process of government land in Mundhwa and Bopodi. Right to Information activist Anjali Damania has linked this matter to a scam in the Irrigation Department. She claims that this land scam is being suppressed. Damania and her delegation met with Bawankule and will present their evidence to the inquiry committee. Bawankule said, "Anjali Damania and her delegation came to meet me. They will present their evidence before the inquiry committee. An inquiry committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Revenue Commissioner Vikas Kharge. Therefore, appropriate action will be taken in this matter."
Bawankule also stated that Parth Pawar had no involvement in the Bopodi land purchase case. He said, "The revenue and police departments are investigating this matter separately. There will be no bias in the investigation, after all, the documents are available." Also, speaking on the petition filed by Sheetal Tejwani in court, Bawankule said, "This is a case of buying and selling government property, so the government will be the party in court." With this case going to court, the Revenue Department has become vigilant in strengthening the government's position.
Against the backdrop of this case, the issue of transparency in land transactions in Maharashtra has once again come to the fore. Scams in the irrigation, municipal, and revenue departments in recent years have tarnished the state's image. What is the reason for issuing a notice of ?42 crore in the Mundhwa case? Why should this amount be recovered when the transaction has been cancelled? And when will the inquiry committee's report be released? These questions are troubling everyone, from politicians to our citizens. Although the committee headed by Vikas Kharge has been given a month's time, it is doubtful whether the full truth will be revealed within this period.
Since Mundhwa and Bopodi are government land, it is hoped that their purchase process will be completely transparent. However, irregularities have been found in contracts with private companies, so this case points to a major scam. Although a notice has been issued against Parth Pawar's company, what is the real reason behind it? Although Bawankule has sought clarification from IGR, it remains to be seen how quickly the process progresses. Meanwhile, opposition parties have begun cornering the government on this issue. Internal factionalism within the Nationalist Congress Party has further complicated the matter.
Although Bawankule expressed confidence that the investigation will be fair, the possibility of action under political pressure cannot be ruled out. Sheetal Tejwani's petition has led the case to court, and preparations are underway to present the government's case there. Right to Information activists and social organizations are monitoring the case and gathering evidence.
Pune, November 12, 2025: The state revenue department is currently in turmoil over the controversial land purchase deal in Mundhwa. The ?42 crore notice issued to the company of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, Parth Pawar, has heated up the political atmosphere. State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directly questioned why such a large notice worth crores of rupees was issued despite the decision to cancel the deal. He stated that an explanation will be sought from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR). Although the government has appointed a committee of senior officials to investigate the matter, many questions are being raised because the Revenue Minister himself is unaware of the amount paid to cancel the deal. This case is not limited to a land scam; it has exposed corruption and a lack of transparency in the purchase and sale of government land.
This land in Mundhwa is government land, and the process of its purchase and sale appears suspicious at first glance. Parth Pawar's company purchased the land, and a notice was issued. However, despite the decision to cancel the transaction, the recovery of ?42 crore is still ongoing. Bawankule addressed this question while speaking to the media. He said, "Immediate action has been taken against those found prima facie guilty in the purchase and sale of government land in Mundhwa. A committee of senior officials has been formed to investigate the matter. The committee has been directed to submit its report within a month. This report will clear everything. If anyone else is found guilty, action will be taken against them as well." He added, "Commenting on the report before it is available is tantamount to obstructing the investigation. We will conduct an impartial investigation and will not succumb to any pressure." This statement was made while speaking to the media after a meeting at the BJP office in Pune. After Bawankule arrived in Pune on Wednesday, the matter became a topic of discussion in political circles. In particular, this transaction involving Parth Pawar's company has exposed internal strife within the Nationalist Congress Party. Since Parth Pawar is close to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the matter is taking on a political tone. However, Bawankule stated that this is not a political attack, but an action taken within the ambit of the law.
Numerous irregularities have been revealed in the purchase process of government land in Mundhwa and Bopodi. Right to Information activist Anjali Damania has linked this matter to a scam in the Irrigation Department. She claims that this land scam is being suppressed. Damania and her delegation met with Bawankule and will present their evidence to the inquiry committee. Bawankule said, "Anjali Damania and her delegation came to meet me. They will present their evidence before the inquiry committee. An inquiry committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Revenue Commissioner Vikas Kharge. Therefore, appropriate action will be taken in this matter."
Bawankule also stated that Parth Pawar had no involvement in the Bopodi land purchase case. He said, "The revenue and police departments are investigating this matter separately. There will be no bias in the investigation, after all, the documents are available." Also, speaking on the petition filed by Sheetal Tejwani in court, Bawankule said, "This is a case of buying and selling government property, so the government will be the party in court." With this case going to court, the Revenue Department has become vigilant in strengthening the government's position.
Against the backdrop of this case, the issue of transparency in land transactions in Maharashtra has once again come to the fore. Scams in the irrigation, municipal, and revenue departments in recent years have tarnished the state's image. What is the reason for issuing a notice of ?42 crore in the Mundhwa case? Why should this amount be recovered when the transaction has been cancelled? And when will the inquiry committee's report be released? These questions are troubling everyone, from politicians to our citizens. Although the committee headed by Vikas Kharge has been given a month's time, it is doubtful whether the full truth will be revealed within this period.
Since Mundhwa and Bopodi are government land, it is hoped that their purchase process will be completely transparent. However, irregularities have been found in contracts with private companies, so this case points to a major scam. Although a notice has been issued against Parth Pawar's company, what is the real reason behind it? Although Bawankule has sought clarification from IGR, it remains to be seen how quickly the process progresses. Meanwhile, opposition parties have begun cornering the government on this issue. Internal factionalism within the Nationalist Congress Party has further complicated the matter.
Although Bawankule expressed confidence that the investigation will be fair, the possibility of action under political pressure cannot be ruled out. Sheetal Tejwani's petition has led the case to court, and preparations are underway to present the government's case there. Right to Information activists and social organizations are monitoring the case and gathering evidence.
This land in Mundhwa is government land, and the process of its purchase and sale appears suspicious at first glance. Parth Pawar's company purchased the land, and a notice was issued. However, despite the decision to cancel the transaction, the recovery of ?42 crore is still ongoing. Bawankule addressed this question while speaking to the media. He said, "Immediate action has been taken against those found prima facie guilty in the purchase and sale of government land in Mundhwa. A committee of senior officials has been formed to investigate the matter. The committee has been directed to submit its report within a month. This report will clear everything. If anyone else is found guilty, action will be taken against them as well." He added, "Commenting on the report before it is available is tantamount to obstructing the investigation. We will conduct an impartial investigation and will not succumb to any pressure." This statement was made while speaking to the media after a meeting at the BJP office in Pune. After Bawankule arrived in Pune on Wednesday, the matter became a topic of discussion in political circles. In particular, this transaction involving Parth Pawar's company has exposed internal strife within the Nationalist Congress Party. Since Parth Pawar is close to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the matter is taking on a political tone. However, Bawankule stated that this is not a political attack, but an action taken within the ambit of the law.
Numerous irregularities have been revealed in the purchase process of government land in Mundhwa and Bopodi. Right to Information activist Anjali Damania has linked this matter to a scam in the Irrigation Department. She claims that this land scam is being suppressed. Damania and her delegation met with Bawankule and will present their evidence to the inquiry committee. Bawankule said, "Anjali Damania and her delegation came to meet me. They will present their evidence before the inquiry committee. An inquiry committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Revenue Commissioner Vikas Kharge. Therefore, appropriate action will be taken in this matter."
Bawankule also stated that Parth Pawar had no involvement in the Bopodi land purchase case. He said, "The revenue and police departments are investigating this matter separately. There will be no bias in the investigation, after all, the documents are available." Also, speaking on the petition filed by Sheetal Tejwani in court, Bawankule said, "This is a case of buying and selling government property, so the government will be the party in court." With this case going to court, the Revenue Department has become vigilant in strengthening the government's position.
Against the backdrop of this case, the issue of transparency in land transactions in Maharashtra has once again come to the fore. Scams in the irrigation, municipal, and revenue departments in recent years have tarnished the state's image. What is the reason for issuing a notice of ?42 crore in the Mundhwa case? Why should this amount be recovered when the transaction has been cancelled? And when will the inquiry committee's report be released? These questions are troubling everyone, from politicians to our citizens. Although the committee headed by Vikas Kharge has been given a month's time, it is doubtful whether the full truth will be revealed within this period.
Since Mundhwa and Bopodi are government land, it is hoped that their purchase process will be completely transparent. However, irregularities have been found in contracts with private companies, so this case points to a major scam. Although a notice has been issued against Parth Pawar's company, what is the real reason behind it? Although Bawankule has sought clarification from IGR, it remains to be seen how quickly the process progresses. Meanwhile, opposition parties have begun cornering the government on this issue. Internal factionalism within the Nationalist Congress Party has further complicated the matter.
Although Bawankule expressed confidence that the investigation will be fair, the possibility of action under political pressure cannot be ruled out. Sheetal Tejwani's petition has led the case to court, and preparations are underway to present the government's case there. Right to Information activists and social organizations are monitoring the case and gathering evidence.
