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Maharashtra Decentralises Land Regularisation to Collectors

NAGPUR: On Wednesday, the Maharashtra legislature unanimously approved the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026. This new legislation empowers district-level authorities to regularize most cases of land-use breaches. Introduced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, this amendment transitions from a centralized approach to a decentralized one, allowing collectors and divisional commissioners to manage nearly 90% of these cases at the local level. The change is anticipated to alleviate backlog, reduce bureaucratic hold-ups, and improve citizen access to administrative solutions. “Previously, even minor breaches were sent to the Mantralaya, overloading the secretariat and obligating citizens to make numerous trips to…

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Maharashtra Launches Inquiry into ₹1,000 Crore BMC Scam

MUMBAI: Junior Urban Development Minister Madhuri Misal acknowledged in the assembly that there were irregularities in the BMC’s agreement for a housing project in Malad (E) designated for project-affected persons (PAPs). She noted that while all funds were transferred to the developer, no start date for the project was specified. Misal mentioned that she requested a report on all issued credit notes. Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh, who raised the concern, claimed that land classification was altered unlawfully, resulting in increased ready reckoner rates and elevating the project cost by Rs 618 crore. He expressed that the project might not be…

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Maharashtra Registrations Department Hits 90% Revenue Goal

PUNE: The state’s department of registration and stamps is approaching its annual revenue goal, achieving almost 90% as the 2025-26 fiscal year nears its end. As of March 15, the department has raised ₹56,159.05 crore, which is around 88.4% of its ₹63,500 crore target. According to official statistics, a total of 43.12 lakh documents have been registered this fiscal year, already matching the complete count from the previous year (2024-25), which also recorded 43.12 lakh registrations and generated ₹58,266.07 crore against a lower target of ₹55,000 crore. Registration officials reported steady property transactions, averaging three to four lakh documents registered…

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MahaRERA clears 6,945 homebuyer complaints, tackles backlog

PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) announced on Monday that it has addressed 6,945 complaints over the last year. This announcement comes after concerns were raised in the state assembly regarding the backlog of homebuyer grievances and the sluggish recovery of dues from non-compliant developers. Officials reported a significant increase in the complaint resolution rate, highlighting a faster pace of hearings in the past two years. Approximately 6,000 complaints still await resolution, but hearings have begun for nearly all cases except those lodged in the last two months. The rise in complaints and the delay in executing recovery…

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Maharashtra Forms SIT to Investigate Land Issues in Sambhajinagar

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The state government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough and unbiased inquiry into various significant land-related complaints in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Led by the divisional commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the SIT will scrutinize major land transactions that are surrounded by serious allegations. During the recent state budget session, concerns regarding alleged land misappropriation in gut number 30 at Brijwadi, near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, were raised. In response, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule assured that an SIT would be formed to investigate various land complaints in the district. An official release on Wednesday stated, “The…

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Maharashtra: New Stamp Duty Penalty Starts January 1

PUNE: The increased penalty of ₹1 lakh for executing property documents without adequate stamp duty will be effective from January 1, 2026. An official from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) office confirmed this on Monday, stating, “The amendment was notified on December 31, 2025, and will be enforced starting January 1, 2026. Any case registered concerning a shortfall in stamp duty post this date will be subjected to the revised penalty.” During the Maharashtra Budget presentation for 2026-27 on March 6, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized this change, proposing an increase in the penalty from the existing ₹5,000 to…

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Maharashtra to Complete Patra Chawl Project, Address Residents’ Needs

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai assured the state assembly on Monday that the government is dedicated to finalizing the long-stalled Patra Chawl redevelopment project. This comes as legislators voiced concerns regarding ongoing delays, incomplete work, and resident protests. Located in Goregaon, the Siddharth Nagar area (formerly Patra Chawl) spans 47 acres and is home to 672 tenant families. In 2008, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) awarded a redevelopment contract for the area to Guru Ashish Construction Pvt Ltd (GACPL), affiliated with the now-closed HDIL (Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd). GACPL was tasked with constructing 672 flats for…

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Maharashtra Cancels NA Tax for Urban Housing, Waives Dues

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government has abolished the annual non-agricultural (NA) tax imposed on urban housing societies, providing relief to countless flat owners across the state. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced this decision in the Assembly during the Budget Session, following a query from legislator Bhimrao Tapkir. Bawankule stated that all overdue payments and arrears have been canceled. This applies to all urban residential properties, whether they are newly built or older structures. “The previously collected tax and outstanding dues have been scrapped, which will offer significant financial relief to housing societies and apartment owners,” he informed the Assembly. Tapkir highlighted…

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Over 75% Mihan PAPs Receive Developed Plots: Maharashtra CM

NAGPUR: On Wednesday, the state government updated the legislative council that the distribution of developed plots to eligible project-affected persons (PAPs) from the Mihan project in Nagpur district is ongoing, with over 75% having received their plots. In a written statement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed that more than Rs 100 crore has been disbursed to 2,048 out of 2,701 affected individuals as part of employment assistance. This information came in response to a question from MLCs Krupal Tumane, Manisha Kayande, and Hemant Patil, who noted that approximately 2,000 hectares of farmland in five villages across Nagpur and Hingna talukas…

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Private firms to manage 60 property registration centers; Pune, Mumbai first

Representative AI image PUNE: The state government plans to establish 60 property registration offices across Maharashtra, managed by private institutions, to simplify the process, enhance efficiency, and reduce waiting times—albeit at an additional cost, officials informed TOI on Friday. The proposed centers are designed similar to passport service centers and will operate alongside the current 517 government-run sub-registrar offices. Officials stated that the revenue department approved the proposal last year, and its implementation will occur in phases. In the first phase, five centers will be launched in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Nagpur. “We anticipate opening them within six months. Tenders…