A magisterial court in Paud, Pune, has ordered the remand of Sheetal Tejwani, the power of attorney holder for a controversial land parcel in Mundhwa, to 14 days in judicial custody. The order was passed on Saturday in connection with a high-profile stamp duty waiver case.
Court Proceedings and Police Custody Ends
Tejwani was produced before the court after her police custody concluded. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Gaikwad from Pimpri Chinchwad confirmed that the judicial custody was granted. Following the court's order, she was transferred to Yerawada jail.
The Core of the Controversial Land Deal
The case revolves around alleged major irregularities in a land deal. The Pune police's Economic Offences Wing arrested Tejwani for her suspected role linked to two illegal orders issued by suspended tehsildar Suryakant Yeole. These orders reportedly granted ownership rights of government land in Mundhwa and Bopodi to private entities.
Central to the investigation is Tejwani's alleged involvement in a Rs 300-crore agreement for the Mundhwa land with a private firm named Amadea Enterprises LLP. This company has reported connections to Parth Pawar, the son of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Broader Implications and Ongoing Probe
This judicial custody marks a significant development in the ongoing probe by the Economic Offences Wing. The case highlights serious allegations of corruption and illegal transfer of valuable government land. Authorities are examining the complete chain of events, including the stamp duty waiver and the roles of all involved parties. The investigation continues to uncover the details of this complex financial and legal scandal in Pune.
