Mumbai: In a fresh twist on the contentious Mundhwa land deal, Amadia Enterprises LLP, linked to Parth Pawar — the son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar — has appealed against a hefty stamp duty notice from the state’s registration department.
The firm, which sold 40 acre of government land for around Rs 300 crore, now faces demands to cough up Rs 21 crore in unpaid duties, sparking a legal showdown.
The controversy erupted after the department flagged irregularities in the sale deed, where Amadia Enterprises and its partner Digvijay Patil allegedly secured an exemption on stamp duties. Officials issued a stern notice last month, setting February 10 as the deadline for payment. However, the company missed the cutoff and instead filed an appeal with the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), questioning the validity of the claim.
A senior department official confirmed the development, stating that the matter will now proceed to a hearing before the IGR. “The appeal has been lodged, and we’ll review the grounds presented,” the officer said, declining to elaborate further. Sources indicate the exemption was granted during the transaction, but the department insists it violates regulations, especially given the involvement of prime government land in Mundhwa.
Parth Pawar, a rising figure in Maharashtra’s political circles, has not commented publicly on the issue. The case underscores ongoing scrutiny over land deals in the state, amid calls for transparency in high-value transactions.