However, the plot was sold to Amadea Enterprises LLP, for about 300 crore—far below its estimated market value of 1,800 crore, according to the sales deed. Despite the high valuation, the stamp duty paid by Pawar’s company during registration was as low as Rs. 500, instead of the expected 21 crore rupees, which raised concerns over procedural irregularities. Experts on politics and governance, though uncovering such scams is important, it isn’t possible to share all the documents in the public domain without the help of the ruling party’s ministers, especially the revenue minister. It is an attempt to corner Ajit Pawar ahead of local body elections in Maharashtra, and Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP will dominate the electoral battle.
