Pune IGR Schedules April 6 Hearing for Amadea's Rs21 Crore Stamp Duty Appeal
The Inspector General of Registration (IGR) in Pune has officially set the next hearing date for Amadea Enterprises LLP's appeal against a substantial stamp duty shortfall and penalty demand. The hearing is now scheduled for April 6, following a formal request from the firm's legal representatives for additional time to compile necessary government documentation.
Firm Seeks Time to Gather Documents
State IGR officials confirmed that lawyers representing Amadea Enterprises LLP requested at least one month to collect specific government records. "The IGR set April 6 as the next date of hearing," stated an official from the registration department, highlighting the procedural adjustment.
Background of the Controversial Land Transaction
This appeal stems from the highly contentious registration of a sale deed between Amadea Enterprises LLP and power of attorney holder Sheetal Tejwani. The transaction involved approximately 40 acres of government land in Mundhwa. The case gained notoriety when suspended registrar R B Taru was accused of illegally waiving the stamp duty for this deal.
Amadea Enterprises LLP, which includes partners Digvijay Patil and Parth Pawar—son of Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar—was directed to pay a stamp duty shortfall of Rs21 crore for the sale deed executed in May 2025. Under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, a statutory penalty of 1% per month applies until the outstanding dues are fully settled.
Timeline of the Appeal Process
The appeal was formally filed by Amadea Enterprises LLP after the February 10 deadline to clear the stamp duty shortfall and associated penalty expired. The initial hearing in this matter took place on February 16, marking the beginning of the quasi-judicial proceedings.
Official Clarifications on the Proceedings
Officials have emphasized that no waiver of stamp duty has been granted and that the matter is strictly quasi-judicial in nature. A senior official explained, "The IGR is legally required to grant a hearing after the firm contested the demand notice and refused to accept the liability and the penalty. Any further decision would be taken after the hearing is complete."
This statement underscores the procedural integrity of the case, ensuring that all legal avenues are thoroughly explored before a final determination is made regarding the Rs21 crore demand.
