Pune Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Suspended Tehsildar Suryakant Yeole in Land Deal Case

The Pune court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of suspended tehsildar Suryakant Yeole, accused in a controversial land deal involving a firm linked to a Deputy Chief Minister's son. The case highlights serious allegations regarding misuse of authority over state-owned land.

A Pune court has denied the anticipatory bail request of Suryakant Yeole, a suspended tehsildar, involved in a contentious land deal in Mundhwa. This case is linked to a firm associated with Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Yeole is also implicated in another case concerning state agriculture department land in Bopodi, and both cases have been combined.

The prosecution argued against Yeole's bail, highlighting his actions regarding the 40-acre Mundhwa plot. Despite knowing it was government-owned, Yeole issued a notice to the Botanical Survey of India, the lessee, to vacate the land. He claimed it had been bought by Amadea Enterprises LLP, where Parth Pawar is a major partner. However, Parth Pawar is not named in the FIR.

Land Ownership Dispute

In the Bopodi case, Yeole allegedly issued an order falsely identifying certain individuals as landowners, despite knowing it belonged to the agriculture department. This led to a case being filed at Khadak police station. The Bopodi and Mundhwa cases were combined due to Yeole's involvement in both.

The sale of the 40-acre Mundhwa land for Rs 300 crore to Amadea Enterprises raised concerns last month. It was revealed that the plot is government property and cannot be sold. Additionally, Amadea Enterprises was reportedly exempted from paying Rs 21 crore in stamp duty.

Additional Accusations

Besides Yeole, others accused in the Mundhwa case include Sheetal Tejwani, who holds power of attorney for the land, and Digvijay Patil, a partner at Amadea Enterprises. The court's decision reflects serious allegations against these individuals regarding their roles in the controversial transactions.

The court's rejection of Yeole's bail plea underscores the gravity of the accusations against him. The prosecution's stance highlights potential misconduct involving government land and significant financial implications. These cases continue to draw attention due to their connections with prominent figures and substantial monetary values.

With inputs from PTI