Pawar Family Scion's Firm in Stamp Duty Dispute
Amadea Enterprises LLP, a company where Parth Pawar holds majority partnership, has formally approached the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) office seeking additional time to respond to a substantial stamp duty payment notice. The notice demands payment of approximately Rs 21 crore in relation to a controversial Pune land transaction that has drawn significant public attention.
Last-Minute Extension Request
The company made its move on the final day of the seven-day response period originally granted by the revenue authorities. According to official sources, the IGR office had issued the notice giving the firm exactly one week to provide their explanation or make the required payment. Rather than submitting a substantive response, Amadea Enterprises chose to request an extension, leaving the matter unresolved as the initial deadline expired.
This development comes amid increasing scrutiny of land deals involving prominent political families in Maharashtra. Parth Pawar, being the son of senior political leader Ajit Pawar and nephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, finds his business dealings under particular examination. The timing of this notice and the firm's response strategy has generated considerable interest in political and business circles alike.
Broader Implications and Next Steps
The Rs 21 crore stamp duty notice represents one of the larger such demands made by the Maharashtra revenue department in recent times. Stamp duty payments are crucial for validating property transactions under Indian law, and any discrepancies can lead to serious legal consequences including penalties and potential cancellation of property rights.
The Inspector General of Registration office now faces the decision of whether to grant the requested extension or insist on immediate compliance. Their response will set the tone for how this high-profile case progresses through the state's revenue recovery mechanisms. Legal experts suggest that the substantial amount involved and the prominent personalities connected to the case make this a landmark test of Maharashtra's enforcement of stamp duty regulations.
As the situation develops, all eyes remain on the IGR office's next move and whether Amadea Enterprises LLP will ultimately contest the notice or arrange for the substantial payment demanded by authorities.
