Shiv Sena alleges fresh irregularities in Shirsat son's hotel deal: what’s next?

Following AIMIM's call for probes into MIDC land de-notification favoring Siddhant Shirsat, Shiv Sena (UBT) now raises new questions over his hotel acquisition in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, intensifying scrutiny on the Maharashtra minister's family business dealings.

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Sources: theweek.in
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has raised fresh allegations of irregularities involving Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat's son, Siddhant, in a hotel acquisition deal in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. This follows claims that Siddhant secured land for a distillery plant by the de-notification of a plot originally reserved for a truck terminus in the Shendra industrial area.

According to AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel, Siddhant applied for the land in 2022, and the MIDC officials acted on the application, with the local committee recommending the de-reservation of 21,275 sq m from a 42,000 sq m plot on June 3, 2022. The land was then allotted to Siddhant to set up a factory to manufacture absolute alcohol.

Jaleel, addressing a press conference, urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to initiate a probe by the Income Tax department, Enforcement Directorate (ED), or the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate the alleged irregularities.

"We demand a thorough investigation into the de-notification and allotment process," Jaleel stated, highlighting concerns over potential misuse of power.

These allegations come shortly after Shiv Sena (UBT) accused Siddhant and others of irregularities in a proposed hotel acquisition in the same district, intensifying scrutiny on the minister's family dealings.

The controversy underscores ongoing concerns about transparency and governance in land allotments and business acquisitions linked to political figures in Maharashtra.

Key stats:
- Land de-reserved: 21,275 sq m from 42,000 sq m plot
- Location: Shendra industrial area, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Year of application: 2022

The calls for investigation reflect growing political pressure to ensure accountability in the state's industrial and real estate sectors.
Sources: theweek.in
Shiv Sena alleges fresh irregularities in a hotel deal involving Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat's son, Siddhant, who also secured land for a distillery plant in Shendra. AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel demands a probe by Income Tax, ED, or ACB into the de-notification of a truck terminus plot.
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I urge Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to order a probe by the Income Tax department, Enforcement Directorate (ED) or the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate the alleged irregularity.
Imtiaz Jaleel
AIMIM leader
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Key Facts
  • Siddhant Shirsat, son of Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat, applied in 2022 for land in Shendra MIDC to establish a distillery plant.theweek.in
  • On June 3, 2022, the MIDC de-reserved 21,275 sq m from a 42,000 sq m plot originally reserved for a truck terminus to allot it to Siddhant Shirsat.theweek.in
  • AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel alleged that the plot was de-notified irregularly by MIDC and demanded a probe by Income Tax, Enforcement Directorate (ED), or Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).theweek.in
  • Days after Jaleel's allegations, Shiv Sena (UBT) accused Siddhant Shirsat of irregularities in the proposed acquisition of a hotel in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.theweek.in
Key Stats at a Glance
Area de-reserved by MIDC for Siddhant Shirsat
21275sq m
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Original plot size reserved for truck terminus
42000sq m
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Date of MIDC de-reservation
June 3, 2022
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