India, April 14 -- The state government on Monday constituted a special investigation team (SIT), headed by Nashik divisional commissioner Praveen Gedam, to probe alleged irregularities in private housing projects that deprived economically weaker sections (EWS) of their mandated share of dwellings.

In a statement, state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the SIT has been asked to submit its report within a month.

The panel includes the commissioner of land records (Pune), inspector general of registration and controller of stamps (Pune), Nashik police commissioner and director of town planning (Pune). The deputy director of land records (Nashik division) will serve as member secretary.

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