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Pune land deal: High-level committee constituted; report due in a month
The decision follows media reports highlighting potential violations in the purchase and sale of land documents.
On the directives of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule issued the order on Friday establishing the committee. (File Photo)
The Maharashtra government has constituted a five-member high-level inquiry committee under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue, Stamps and Registration) Vikas Kharge to conduct a thorough investigation into alleged irregularities in land transactions pertaining to Survey No. 88 in Mundhwa, Pune.
The decision follows media reports highlighting potential violations in the purchase and sale of land documents.
On the directives of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule issued the order on Friday establishing the committee. “The government is committed to upholding transparency and accountability in land administration. This high-level committee will ensure a time-bound, thorough probe, and strict action will be taken against any wrongdoing,” Bawankule said.
The panel has been mandated to submit its findings and recommendations within one month. The committee will commence its work immediately.
Composition of the committee
- Vikas Kharge, Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue, Stamps and Registration) — chairman
- Pune Divisional Commissioner — member
- Commissioner of Land Records and Director, Land Records — member
- Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps — member
- Pune District Collector — member
- Joint Secretary — member (The committee comprises five core members; Joint Secretary serves in a supporting capacity)
Terms of reference
- Conduct a detailed and impartial inquiry to ascertain whether any irregularities have occurred in the land transactions
- If irregularities are established, identify the responsible individuals / officials and recommend appropriate disciplinary / legal action
- Propose corrective measures to restore the land to its original status (status quo ante), if required
- Recommend robust preventive mechanisms to ensure such incidents do not recur in future
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