The Maharashtra state government has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe a significant housing scam in Nashik that allegedly involved builders depriving economically weaker sections (EWS) of their mandated share of homes. The SIT, led by Nashik divisional commissioner Praveen Gedam, includes key officials from land records, police, and town planning departments. Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated that the SIT must submit its report within a month. The investigation was prompted by complaints from legislators during the recent budget session, revealing that builders reportedly used forged documents to under-report project areas and evade the 20% reservation for EWS mandated by the 2013 housing policy. An FIR has already been filed against several builders based on findings from the land records department, which uncovered anomalies in documents related to approximately 49 projects. The SIT will assess the extent of the scam, recommend actions against involved officials, and propose measures to prevent future violations.