Pune, November 6, 2025 — The Maharashtra government has taken strict action in the controversial land deal involving Parth Pawar, son of NCP president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The Pune Tehsildar, Suryakant Yevale, has been suspended following allegations that Parth Pawar’s company acquired 40 acres of government land in Koregaon Park at an unusually low price.

The transaction reportedly involved a waiver of Rs 25 crore in stamp duty, with only Rs 500 paid to complete the deal. Questions have arisen over the unusually rapid approval of this waiver, granted just two days after the purchase, raising concerns about possible misuse of power.

The government has also ordered the formation of an inquiry committee, headed by Additional Chief Secretary Vikas Kharge, to investigate the

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