India, Dec. 4 -- Amadeia Enterprises LLP, a firm controlled by Parth Pawar, son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on Thursday sought to justify the exemption it had availed in the controversial Mundhwa land deal, while responding to a notice served by the Inspector General of Registration (IGR).

Joint District Registrar Santosh Hingane said Amadeia Enterprises LLP has maintained that it is eligible for stamp duty exemption in the controversial Mundhwa land deal, and that a formal order on the issue is expected in the next four to five days.

"The company has submitted a representation stating it is applicable for stamp duty exemption. An order on the matter will be issued within four to five days," said Hingane.

The statement comes a...