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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…