Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Illegal Excavation Alleged in Mawal Afforestation Land
There's a big argument in Maharashtra about some land in Mawal.
A man named Ranjit Kakade says that people related to a local politician, MLA Sunil Shelke, dug up land that was supposed to be used for planting trees.
He says they didn't get permission and destroyed many trees.
The government has already punished some officials for similar issues, but Kakade wants them to investigate the MLA's relatives too.
He thinks the MLA might have given wrong information to the government and wants them to take action if they find any wrongdoing.
Entrepreneur Ranjit Kakade alleges unauthorized excavation on afforestation land in Nanoli village, Mawal, by relatives of MLA Sunil Shelke.
Kakade claims the land is officially reserved for afforestation, and the digging was done without statutory permissions.
The controversy follows a recent state Assembly discussion on illegal excavation, leading to the suspension of several officials.
Kakade questions the administration's potential inaction against the MLA and urges a thorough investigation into the alleged misuse of office.
He demands legal action if the investigation confirms violations of the law.
- Who
- Entrepreneur Ranjit Kakade has accused relatives of MLA Sunil Shelke of illegal excavation.
- What
- Unauthorized digging and destruction of trees on afforestation land.
- When
- The allegations were recently made public, following a previous discussion in the state Assembly.
- Where
- Nanoli village in Mawal, Pune.
- Why
- Kakade claims the land was illegally excavated, questioning the administration's inaction against the MLA's relatives.
- Location
- Nanoli village, Mawal, Pune
- Alleged Violators
- Relatives of MLA Sunil Shelke
- Alleged Activity
- Unauthorized excavation and tree destruction
- Accuser
- Entrepreneur Ranjit Kakade
- Government Response
- Suspension of four tehsildars and ten officials
