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No Relief For Ajit Pawar's Son's Firm In Rs 21 Crore Pune Land Deal Case
Authorities upheld a December 2025 ruling directing Amadea Enterprises LLP to pay about Rs 21 crore in stamp duty and penalties for a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal involving Parth Pawar. The timeline covers the May 2025 sale deed, late-2025 show-cause notices, the December 2025 ruling, and the April 2026 affirmation, as reported in May 2026.
Why It Matters
The case highlights how stamp-duty exemptions are scrutinized in high-value land deals and involves a figure connected to state politics, underscoring enforcement of tax laws and transparency concerns in Maharashtra.
Timeline
8 Events
Article published on the development
May 13, 2026
The article reporting the outcome of the case was published on May 13, 2026, noting the rejection of relief for Ajit Pawar's son’s firm.
April 28, 2026 order: CCRA upholds December 2025 ruling
April 28, 2026
The Maharashtra State Chief Controlling Revenue Authority, Ravindra Binwade, rejected the appeal filed by Amadea Enterprises LLP and upheld the December 10, 2025 ruling directing payment of approximately Rs 21 crore in stamp duty and penalties related to the Mundhwa land deal.
December 10, 2025 order on stamp-duty liability
December 10, 2025
The Joint District Registrar Class-I and Collector of Stamps, Pune City, upheld a total stamp-duty liability of Rs 21 crore for the sale deed. The calculation included 5% duty under Article 25(b)(i) of Schedule I of the Maharashtra Stamp Act and an additional 1% levy each under Sections 149A and 149B of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949. After adjusting Rs 500 already paid, the deficit was Rs 20,99,99,500. Penalty proceedings under Section 39(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act were also initiated, calculated at 1% per month from May 20, 2025, amounting to Rs 1,46,99,765 up to December 19, 2025, with further accrual until payment. The company, in which Parth Pawar is a 99% stakeholder, was given 60 days to challenge the order under Section 53B of the Maharashtra Stamp Act.
Hearing held on the show-cause notices
December 4, 2025
Amadea Enterprises LLP appeared through its advocates and submitted a detailed written reply in response to the show-cause notices, during a hearing scheduled for December 4, 2025.
Third show-cause notice issued
November 10, 2025
The IGR office issued a third show-cause notice concerning the stamp-duty liability and penalties, continuing the formal challenge process.
Additional show-cause notices issued
November 7, 2025
A further show-cause notice was issued by the IGR office as part of the ongoing proceedings related to the stamp-duty exemption and payment obligations.
First show-cause notices issued by IGR office
October 30, 2025
The IGR office issued show-cause notices regarding the exemption claim and the stamp-duty liability, initiating formal proceedings. A hearing was scheduled for December 4, 2025.
Sale deed for 40-acre Mundhwa land executed; Amadea Enterprises LLP purchases land
May 20, 2025
Sheetal Tejwani, as power of attorney holder for 40 acres of government land in Mundhwa, executed the sale deed transferring it to Amadea Enterprises LLP, co-partnered by Parth Pawar (son of Ajit Pawar). The deal was for Rs 300 crore. Stamp duty of Rs 21 crore was reportedly waived, while Amadea LLP paid only Rs 500 in stamp duty, claiming exemption under the Maharashtra IT/ITES Policy 2023 based on a Letter of Intent from the District Industries Centre, Pune.