Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Pune Tehsildar Suspended Over Controversial Land Deal Involving Pawar Son's Firm
A government office that studies plants, called the BSI, was using a large piece of land for many years.
A company, mostly owned by the son of an important politician, bought this land from the original owners.
This company told a local government official, called a tehsildar, that because they paid a fee, the BSI had to leave immediately according to an old agreement.
The tehsildar then sent letters telling the BSI to move out.
However, the top local leader, the Collector, said this was wrong and the tehsildar didn't check things properly.
Experts also agree that the tehsildar made a mistake and the BSI shouldn't be forced to leave based on what the company claimed.
The tehsildar who sent the letters was later suspended.
A suspended Pune tehsildar issued two eviction notices to the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) within a month regarding a 44-acre plot in Koregaon Park.
The land, a Mahar Watan plot leased to BSI until 2038, is under scrutiny for a Rs 300 crore deal involving Amadea Enterprises LLP, a firm with 99% ownership by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, Parth Pawar.
Amadea Enterprises claimed that the deposit of 'occupancy price' by original farmers triggered a lease termination clause, based on point 13 of the lease deed.
Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has deemed the deal illegal and stated the tehsildar's actions were incorrect and lacked proper verification, as the land remains in the government's name.
Property law experts support the Collector's view, stating that Clause 13 does not imply automatic lease termination and that any regrant requires fulfilling all conditions, which apparently were not met.
- Who
- Suspended Pune Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale, Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Amadea Enterprises LLP (firm linked to Parth Pawar), and Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi.
- What
- The tehsildar issued eviction notices to the BSI for a 44-acre plot, based on claims by Amadea Enterprises that the lease termination clause was met.
- When
- May and June (letters issued), July (further communication and intervention), within the past few months leading up to the reporting.
- Where
- Koregaon Park, Mundhwa, Pune
- Why
- Amadea Enterprises LLP claimed that by depositing the 'occupancy price', the original landowners triggered a clause to terminate BSI's lease, prompting the tehsildar to act.
Firm's Stance (Amadea Enterprises LLP)
District Collector's Stance (Jitendra Dudi) & Legal Experts
Interpretation of Lease Deed Clause 13
Firm's Stance (Amadea Enterprises LLP)
Claims that the deposit of occupancy price by original farmers automatically terminates the lease and requires BSI to vacate the land.
District Collector's Stance (Jitendra Dudi) & Legal Experts
Argues that this is a misrepresentation; Clause 13 does not automatically terminate the lease or grant automatic regrant rights. Regrant is subject to fulfilling all conditions, and the deposit of funds by landowners was not properly verified.
Tehsildar's Action and Due Diligence
Firm's Stance (Amadea Enterprises LLP)
Issued eviction notices to BSI based on Amadea's claims and his interpretation of the lease, reiterating the demand for vacating the land.
District Collector's Stance (Jitendra Dudi) & Legal Experts
Asserts the tehsildar's actions were illegal and lacked independent application of mind, as he relied on the company's claims without proper verification of formalities and legal process. The tehsildar was later suspended for his involvement.
Status of Land Ownership and Sale
Firm's Stance (Amadea Enterprises LLP)
The firm believes it legally acquired the land after the original farmers deposited the occupancy price, leading to the lease termination.
District Collector's Stance (Jitendra Dudi) & Legal Experts
States that despite the sale deed and waived stamp duty, the land remains in the government's name and the entire process of issuing an eviction notice and handing over the land did not take place.
- Land Area
- 44 acres (17.51 hectares)
- Location
- Koregaon Park, Mundhwa, Pune
- Original Lease Holder
- Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
- Lease Duration
- Leased by the government to BSI until 2038
- Firm Involved
- Amadea Enterprises LLP
- Firm's Ownership
- 99% stake held by Parth Pawar, son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
- Sale Value
- Rs 300 crore
- Action Taken
- Suspended Tehsildar issued two eviction notices to BSI based on Amadea Enterprises' claims.
Sources
News Today Live Updates, 9 November | Mahar Land Controversy: In June, Pune official sought land eviction at Pawar son firm behest
Pawar land deal: Tehsildar issued order to evict BSI
Pune land deal: In two letters in a month, tehsildar reiterated BSI eviction from Koregaon Park
