Charity commissioner ordered cancellation of sale deed for 3.5-acre property in Model Colony belonging to Seth Hirachand Nemchand Digambar Smarak Trust (SHNST), which houses a boarding and Jain temple. Property was sold to Gokhale Landmarks LLP for ₹311 crore; ₹230 crore paid, remainder for hostel redevelopment. Commissioner revoked April 2025 order permitting the transaction and ordered trust to refund entire ₹230 crore to developer. Sale deed and power of attorney dated October 10, 2025 to be cancelled. Jain community had protested sale in Pune and other Maharashtra cities, alleging trustees violated charitable land norms. Gokhale Constructions chairman withdrew from project citing community sentiments.

Maharashtra charity commissioner ordered cancellation of sale of 3.5 acre property in Model Colony, Pune, belonging to Seth Hirachand Nemchand Digambar Smarak Trust (SHNST) to Gokhale Landmarks LLP. Property currently houses a boarding and Jain Temple. Charity commissioner revoked April 2025 order allowing SHNST to enter agreement with Gokhale Landmarks. Sale deed and power of attorney dated October 10, 2025 to be cancelled; Gokhale Landmarks to receive full refund of sale consideration. Property acquired by Gokhale Landmarks for Rs 311 crore, with Rs 230 crore paid and remaining amount for hostel redevelopment. Charity commissioner had ordered status quo on transaction last week. Jain community held protests in Pune and other Maharashtra cities alleging trustees favoured developer and violated charitable land norms. Controversy became political with allegations involving Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol, which he denied.

Developer Vishal Gokhale sent email to trustees on Sunday conveying decision to pull out of property deal between Gokhale Landmarks LLP and Seth Hirachand Nemchand Digambar Jain Boarding Trust in Model Colony, Pune. Email urged trustees to execute deed of cancellation and treat transaction as rescinded. Deal value: Rs 230 crore. Gokhale stated decision made based on request of Jain community members including existing clients and friends, in deference to their religious sentiments. Jain community protesters welcomed decision but clarified agitation would continue until deal officially cancelled. Charity Commissioner hearing scheduled for Tuesday.