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Mahindra Seeks 350-Acre Land in Igatpuri

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: Mahindra & Mahindra has expressed interest in acquiring 350 acres of land in Igatpuri, Maharashtra, as disclosed by a senior company official. The Mumbai-based automaker currently operates manufacturing facilities in Nashik and Igatpuri. “We have submitted our interest for 350 acres in Igatpuri, which is a crucial part of our ecosystem,” stated Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) for the auto and farm sectors. He mentioned that the Nashik and Igatpuri plants would benefit from a supporting facility nearby. “This land can be utilized for various purposes, such as…

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Maharashtra Extends Nazul Land Amnesty Scheme for One Year

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government has decided to extend its special amnesty scheme for nazul land leases for another year. This move comes after Nagpur Central MLA Pravin Datke emphasized the positive public feedback and significant revenue generation from the scheme. The extension was confirmed during a meeting led by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule at the state legislature on Thursday. Initially launched on March 16, 2024, the scheme enables residents in the Nagpur and Amravati regions to convert nazul land leases into permanent Class-1 ownership rights by paying only 2% of the current market rate, a decrease from the previous 5%.…

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Maharashtra: No tolerance for illegal constructions, warns deputy CM

MUMBAI: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated in the legislative assembly on Monday that the Maharashtra government will not endorse any illegal constructions and will impose strict penalties on officials found complicit in permitting such structures. Responding to a question from Parag Alavani (BJP) during the Question Hour, Shinde announced that instructions will be given to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner to compile a detailed inventory and categorization of illegal constructions in Mumbai. “Any officer found protecting illegal constructions will face strict action,” warned Shinde, who oversees urban development and housing. Members including Yogesh Sagar, Jitendra Awhad, Dilip Walse…

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Maharashtra to Legalize Subdivided Land by Jan 1, 2025

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is set to give legal recognition to subdivided land parcels until January 1, 2025, by easing and eventually eliminating the existing land fragmentation law, according to Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who spoke to the legislative assembly on Wednesday. Bawankule mentioned that more than 50 lakh families face challenges due to land fragmentation rules. He stated that plots measuring up to one guntha (approximately 1,089 sq ft) created before January 2025 will be legalized, allowing citizens to secure official property rights. However, any plots subdivided after January will need to comply with…

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Maharashtra Bill Aims to Let SRA Recover Transit Rent from Builders

File Photo MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government introduced a bill in the state assembly aimed at amending the slum redevelopment law. This amendment will enable the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to collect outstanding transit rent from builders and developers. The proposed changes to the Maharashtra Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act of 1971 will classify unpaid rent to slum residents as arrears of land revenue. Consequently, this gives the SRA the authority to initiate recovery actions under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC). An official noted, “The SRA aims for these amendments to expedite its projects and ensure…