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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 Minister: RERA Can Act Against Developers

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant informed the assembly on Thursday that the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has the authority to enforce actions against developers for any violations. Responding to a calling attention motion raised by MLA Gajanan Lavate, he emphasized that registration under RERA is a mandatory requirement for all developers. Complaints concerning building permissions in the Akot Municipal Council area were addressed during a hearing on December 7, 2022, held at the Akola District Collector’s office. The minister mentioned that the applicant requested construction permission on March 31, 2021, including documents related to land demarcation (gunthewari) from 2007-08.…

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Maharashtra panel suggests 10% extra area for self-redevelopment

MUMBAI: A government-appointed committee has proposed a 10% increase in carpet area for residents of housing societies who choose the self-redevelopment scheme, aiming to encourage self-redevelopment. Self-redevelopment allows residents to manage the construction of their own buildings without a builder, retaining all construction benefits and profits that would normally go to developers. On Monday, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar submitted the committee’s report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a function in Vidhan Bhavan. The recommendations will be passed on to the departments of housing, cooperatives, and urban development. “The proposal will be endorsed by the cabinet based on departmental suggestions.…

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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 Property Registrations Steady Amid RR Rate Hike

PUNE: Property registrations in Maharashtra have remained consistent, with an average of 3.7 lakh registrations monthly during the first quarter of this financial year, despite the ready reckoner (RR) rate increase implemented on April 1. Monthly revenue collections exceeded Rs 4,000 crore in both May and June. Officials attribute this stability to persistent demand, even with rising transaction costs due to adjusted property valuations. The RR rate hike, averaging 3.9% across various categories, raised concerns among developers and buyers about a potential decline in demand. However, the consistent registration figures indicate that the market has adapted well without notable disruptions.…

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Maharashtra RERA Halts Details of Project in Abeyance

MUMBAI: Home buyers and advocates are facing challenges accessing information on projects currently suspended on the MahaRERA website. Upon attempting to retrieve project details, they encounter a message indicating the project is in abeyance and that associated bank accounts are frozen. Critical information including completion dates, occupancy certificates, approval status, and previous orders is unavailable to home buyers. Advocates argue that without public access to important documents like Form 4, project approvals, and historical MahaRERA or appellate orders, home buyers may struggle to seek legal remedies. Nonetheless, MahaRERA representatives stated that home buyers can request project information directly via email.…

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TDR for Reserved Land Amenities in Nashik City

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to permit landowners to develop amenities on reserved land in exchange for Transfer of Development Rights (TDR). This initiative aims to enhance the creation of public facilities while compensating property owners. Under this proposal, landowners who develop amenities on their reserved plots can receive TDR, contingent upon securing approval from the planning authority. This measure aligns with the Unified Development Control Promotions and Regulations (DCPR), a statewide policy enacted by the Maharashtra government in December 2020. To manage this process, the civic body’s general body has recently approved the establishment of a…

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MahaRERA Initiates Statewide Verification of Developer OCs

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has launched a statewide verification process for 2,600 Occupancy Certificates (OCs) submitted by developers through its official portal. These certificates are being sent to the relevant planning authorities for validation to prevent any potential discrepancies or forgeries, as reported by officials on Saturday. This initiative follows the repercussions of the Dombivli scam, where developers allegedly utilized falsified approvals to construct illegal buildings across numerous projects. This crackdown is a direct consequence of the 2022 Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) scandal, which involved 65…

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Maharashtra CM to Inaugurate BDD Flats in Worli on July 21

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to distribute keys for the first batch of BDD flats in Worli on July 21, shortly after the conclusion of the legislative session. Plans for a function have been made where the CM will hand over several keys. Milind Borikar, Chief Officer of the Mumbai Board at Mhada, stated that 556 flats, each with a carpet area of 500 sq ft, will be allocated in this initial phase. “By the end of the year, we anticipate receiving 3,989 flats across three sites,” Borikar added. While preparing to hand…

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Only 30% of MahaRERA Recovery Warrants Executed; ₹527 Crore Pending

PUNE: The progress of MahaRERA in executing recovery warrants has been sluggish, with only 31% of cases resolved. Although the state government has instructed that these cases be handled within three months, officials informed TOI that merely Rs 233 crore has been recovered from the Rs 760 crore due in 1,212 cases across Maharashtra. This slow progress contradicts the revenue minister Chandrakant Bawankule’s promise during the state budget session, where he highlighted the need for faster execution of MahaRERA’s recovery warrant orders to clear the backlog within three months. The recovery warrants are issued under Section 40(1) of the Real…