A significant development has emerged in the ongoing land dispute involving Parth Pawar, with a Pune court revealing that a tehsildar illegally issued an eviction notice to the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). The case has exposed serious irregularities in Maharashtra's revenue department handling of the controversial land matter.
Court Exposes Illegal Action Against National Institution
The Pune court's investigation uncovered that Tehsildar Gajanan Khandagale served an eviction notice to the Botanical Survey of India, a premier national research institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. This action was taken despite the BSI having legitimate rights over the property located in Pune's prime area.
Judicial Magistrate First Class S.S. Kshirsagar directed the state revenue department to take appropriate action against the concerned officials involved in this illegal act. The court specifically noted that the tehsildar had overstepped his authority by targeting a central government institution without proper jurisdiction.
The Land Dispute Background
The controversy revolves around a prime piece of land that has been subject to multiple ownership claims. Parth Pawar, the grandson of Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, has been involved in this property dispute that has drawn significant political and legal attention.
The Botanical Survey of India has maintained its legitimate claim over the property, emphasizing its status as a protected government institution dedicated to botanical research and conservation. The illegal eviction attempt represents a serious breach of protocol and has raised questions about the motives behind targeting a scientific organization.
Legal Proceedings and Court Directions
The Pune court has been actively monitoring the case and has issued clear directions to ensure proper legal procedures are followed. Magistrate Kshirsagar emphasized that revenue officials must operate within their legal boundaries and cannot arbitrarily issue eviction notices to government institutions.
The court has demanded accountability from the revenue department, specifically calling for action against Tehsildar Khandagale for his unauthorized actions. This development marks a crucial turning point in the case, highlighting the importance of due process and legal propriety in land dispute matters.
Legal experts have noted that the case underscores the need for stricter oversight of revenue department operations and better protection for government research institutions against unauthorized administrative actions. The Botanical Survey of India's work in plant conservation and research remains protected following the court's intervention.
