In a significant development, Pune Police’s EOW submitted a comprehensive 1,886-page chargesheet in the high-profile Mundhwa government land encroachment scam. The case revolves around the purported unlawful transfer of approximately 40 acres of state-owned land, spotlighting irregularities in power of attorney dealings.
Central to the accusations is Sheetal Tejwani, who allegedly signed off on a sale deed to Amadia Enterprises LLP despite knowing the property belonged to the Maharashtra government. While Parth Pawar is noted as a partner in the LLP, initial investigations found no direct involvement, sparing him from the FIR.
Names figuring prominently include Digvijay Amarsingh Patil, another partner, and suspended tehsildar Suryakant Yewale, accused of enabling the conversion of public asset into private holding through deceitful means. The chargesheet details a web of falsified records designed to legitimize the illicit transaction.
Pune law enforcement emphasizes that probes continue unabated, scrutinizing every document and stakeholder. Supplementary filings remain on the cards should new leads surface. Politically charged, the controversy has opposition leaders baying for accountability, contrasting sharply with Ajit Pawar’s public disavowal of any knowledge.
Chief Minister Fadnavis’s directive for top-tier scrutiny reflects the scam’s ramifications across bureaucracy and business. This unfolding saga serves as a stark reminder of governance gaps in land management, prompting calls for reforms to prevent future white-collar crimes exploiting public resources.