Mundhwa land deal probe: Maharashtra Govt grants another month’s extension to Kharge committee

RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar, who has unearthed various documents in relation to the alleged irregularities, strongly criticised the second extension provided to the committee. In a statement, Kumbhar said that the revenue officers in the committee, who are responsible for preventing such deals in the first place, are now delaying the inquiry to shield the main beneficiary.

He said, “As expected, the Kharge committee gets yet another extension. This scam is a glaring example of government negligence and inaction. The committee was expected to shed light on who is guilty, who benefited, and who is responsible in the controversial sale to Sheetal Tejwani’s entities.”

Kumbhar added, “Protecting him seems more important than upholding the law or duty. The key beneficiary remains outside the probe’s reach! This isn’t a committee for justice; it’s a planned cover-up of the scam and its protection.”

The Pune police are also investigating the alleged irregularities in two separate FIRs filed in the city. The sale deed for the piece of Mahar Watan land in Koregaon Park, Mundhwa, was executed between one Sheetal Tejwani, who held a power of attorney on behalf of 272 original owners, and the firm Amadea Enterprises LLP, owned by Parth Pawar.

The district administration and the state government have repeatedly termed the deal as illegal. The police have arrested sub-registrar Ravindra Taru, who registered the sale deed, and Sheetal Tejwani.