Controversial Land Transaction in Uran Cancelled Amid Scrutiny
Undervaluation concerns: Mutation cancelled for Uran land tied to Ashok Kharat’s wife
Hindustan Times
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Revenue authorities in Uran, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India, have cancelled a mutation entry for a land parcel registered in the name of Kalpana Kharat, wife of controversial figure Ashok Kharat. The cancellation follows concerns over undervaluation and procedural irregularities linked to ongoing criminal investigations against Kharat.
- 01Mutation entry for land linked to Kalpana Kharat cancelled due to undervaluation concerns.
- 02The land was registered for ₹58.50 lakh, while its market value is estimated at over ₹3 crore.
- 03Ashok Kharat faces multiple criminal charges, including sexual assault and cheating.
- 04Investigations are probing a financial network involving over 130 accounts linked to Kharat.
- 05Local activists are calling for a thorough investigation into the land transaction.
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In a significant development, revenue authorities in Uran, located in Raigad district of Maharashtra, India, have cancelled a mutation entry for a 20-guntha plot of land registered under Kalpana Kharat, wife of controversial godman Ashok Kharat. The plot, located in Chanje village, was registered on March 12, 2026, for ₹58.50 lakh (approximately $70,000 USD), despite local officials estimating its market value to be between ₹3 crore and ₹4 crore (approximately $360,000 to $480,000 USD). The scrutiny intensified following the emergence of criminal proceedings against Ashok Kharat, who was arrested on March 18, 2026, on charges of sexual assault and cheating. Despite these allegations, the mutation process for the land continued until it was recently cancelled due to concerns over the source of funds and procedural irregularities. Investigators are examining claims that a power of attorney was used to facilitate the registration without the physical presence of either Kharat. The case has drawn significant attention, with local activists demanding a comprehensive inquiry into the transaction, particularly in light of the ongoing investigations into Kharat's financial dealings, which reportedly involve over 130 accounts and transactions exceeding ₹60 crore (approximately $7.2 million USD).
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The cancellation of the mutation entry raises questions about land transactions in the area, potentially affecting local property values and investment interest.
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