Pune, 6th November 2025: A real estate deal in Pune involving Parth Pawar, the son of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has sparked considerable political controversy over allegations of undervaluation and irregularities in the payment of stamp duty.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Ambadas Danve claimed that land reportedly worth around ₹1,800 crore was purchased for only ₹300 crore, while stamp duty of merely ₹500 was paid. He alleged that such a large gap between market value and the transaction price suggests serious irregularities.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Vijay Kumbhar made similar allegations, stating that a company linked to Parth Pawar purchased land in Pune’s Mundhwa locality for about ₹300 crore, even though its market value was “much higher.” Kumbhar also claimed that stamp duty of nearly ₹21 crore on the deal was waived.
He questioned why ordinary citizens pay lakhs in stamp duty for small flats, while “the ultra-rich receive special exemptions on land worth hundreds of crores.”
BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule said social activist Anjali Damania had informed him about the transaction and would soon submit a formal complaint. He added that matters related to stamp duty exemption fall under the State Industries Department.
The allegations have triggered a political storm in Maharashtra, as opposition parties continue to question how such a large land transaction in an upscale area like Pune could be completed with significantly reduced valuation and minimal duty.