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A comprehensive survey of government-leased land across Pune district has identified 355 instances of lease violations, with the highest number recorded in Pune city and Haveli taluka. A district administration review of 2,161 leased parcels found breaches that include non-renewal of leases, unauthorised land uses, over-occupation beyond leased boundaries, illegal construction activity, sub-letting for rental income and failure to use land for specified purposes within stipulated timelines. Notices have been issued to the concerned lessees, with authorities reviewing responses ahead of possible enforcement or regularisation measures. Depending on the nature of each violation, actions may include regularisation subject to penalties, resumption of land by the government or other legal steps. The exercise follows irregularities uncovered in high-profile cases involving alleged manipulation of lease records and unauthorised sale of leased government land, prompting heightened scrutiny of lease compliance across all talukas in the district.
The Pune district administration has uncovered a wide range of violations in government land lease arrangements during a district-wide verification exercise, officials said earlier this week. Field inspections of all 2,161 government land parcels leased across the district identified 355 instances where lease conditions were breached, with Pune city and Haveli taluka recording the most frequent violations. Advertisement
The survey, initiated last year on the direction of the Pune district collector, aimed to ensure compliance with terms and conditions attached to long-term government land leases. Detected breaches span a variety of issues, including failure to renew lease agreements on time, use of land for purposes other than those permitted under the lease, occupation of areas beyond sanctioned boundaries, erection of unauthorised structures, sub-letting leased land to generate rental income, and non-utilisation of parcels within prescribed timelines.
Officials said that the verification drive gained momentum following irregularities that emerged in two high-profile cases in the region. In the Mundhwa controversy, it was found that records relating to a 40-acre government-owned plot leased to a scientific agency had been allegedly manipulated, while in a Tathwade case near Wakad, police action was taken after a government plot valued at roughly INR 750 crore was allegedly sold in a private deal for a fraction of its value without requisite state approval. These incidents prompted the district collector to order a full review of all leased government land.
Notices have been served to all parties concerned in the identified cases, and a review of responses is underway. Depending on the findings, authorities have outlined three possible actions: regularisation of the lease with applicable charges, initiation of proceedings to resume the land where it has not been used for its permitted purpose or where lease extensions have expired, or other legal steps to enforce compliance. Hearings will be conducted before final decisions are taken in each matter.
The land-lease compliance exercise reflects increased emphasis on accountability in government land management and enforcement of lease conditions. Officials have indicated that action will be taken in accordance with applicable regulations as the process moves forward, with the aim of curbing long-standing and widespread breaches of lease terms across Pune district.
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