Shinde Group Under Fire: Sanjay Shirsat Receives Income Tax Notice Amid Hotel Auction Controversy

In a significant development that has stirred political circles in Maharashtra, Minister Sanjay Shirsat, a key leader from the Eknath Shinde-led faction of the Mahayuti government, has been served a notice by the Income Tax Department. The notice is reportedly linked to the controversial auction of the VITS Hotel in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Shirsat revealed this information publicly during a recent event, confirming that he had indeed received the notice. The matter is being viewed as a major setback for the ruling Shinde group, especially as the controversy around the hotel auction continues to attract political attention.

Sources suggest that the Income Tax action may have been triggered following a complaint filed by AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel. The VITS Hotel auction had already drawn criticism after allegations surfaced that the hotel, valued at ₹110 crore, was sold for just ₹67 crore — allegedly to Shirsat’s son. The opposition had strongly raised the issue during the monsoon session of the Maharashtra Assembly, prompting the government to announce a high-level inquiry.

The issuance of the Income Tax notice adds a new dimension to the case and puts the Shinde faction under increased scrutiny. Political observers are closely watching the developments as further investigations are likely.