Tax Department Lifts Seizure On Ajit Pawar’s Assets In Benami Case

In a significant relief for Ajit Pawar, the Income Tax department cleared over ₹1,000 crore worth of assets seized in 2021, after the Prevention of Benami Property Transactions Appellate Tribunal dismissed allegations of benami property ownership. The tribunal found no evidence linking the properties to Pawar or his family, affirming legitimate financial transactions for their acquisition.