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Maharashtra CM Launches Nagpur Model for Ownership Rights Statewide

NAGPUR: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Saturday that the “Nagpur model” for granting ownership rights will be implemented across Maharashtra. This initiative aims to allow thousands of residents to live with dignity, shedding the stigma of being labeled “encroachers.” The announcement was made at a function in his Nagpur South-West assembly constituency, where ownership documents were distributed to beneficiaries. Fadnavis emphasized that this initiative responds to a long-standing demand from citizens who have been living in slums for decades. “For 30–40 years, slum residents have sought ownership documents, only to be ignored. Today, these documents do more than provide…

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Maharashtra Considers Policy for Converting Freehold Plots in Nagpur

Representative Image NAGPUR: Minister of State (In-charge) Shambhuraj Desai emphasized the need for a distinct policy to convert numerous plots leased before the establishment of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation into freehold titles. He mentioned that the Nagpur situation could affect similar plots in other cities across Maharashtra, and a decision will follow a departmental meeting. The topic was raised by Nagpur MLAs Pravin Datke and Mohan Mate. Datke reported that Nagpur has about 9,000 plots across 22 town planning schemes, with 61,827 plots under the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) proposed for freehold conversion, a proposal already sent to the State…

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Nagpur: Probe launched over slum rehab project scam allegations

Certainly! Here’s the rewritten version of the content: NAGPUR: On Thursday, Industries Minister Uday Samant declared an inquiry into allegations surrounding a possible scam involving the BMC and the rehabilitation of slum inhabitants due to a road widening project in Marol’s Kondivita area. During a Calling Attention Motion (CAM) in the Legislative Council, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab accused Assistant Municipal Commissioner (K-East) Nitin Shukla, Assistant Engineer Bhushan Rane, and Sub Engineer Vishal Kokate of bypassing proper procedures and deceiving slum dwellers into selling their homes to benefit builders. Samant announced that a Principal Secretary-level officer would handle the…

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Free Land Regularization for 70,000 Families in Marathwada

NAGPUR: On Thursday, approximately 70,000 families in Marathwada, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and the Rajura area of Chandrapur district, experienced significant relief as the long-standing issue regarding ‘Madat Mash’ inam lands was addressed. The Legislative Assembly unanimously approved the ‘Hyderabad Inam and Cash Grants Abolition (Amendment) Bill, 2025′ (Bill No. 101). This legislation grants free regularization of residential houses built on these lands, providing full Occupant Class-1 ownership rights without any associated premium or nazarana. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule introduced the Bill, noting that under the 1954 Act, these lands were classified as Occupant Class-2 (new and impartible tenure), which limited…

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Maharashtra Assembly Eases Land Subdivision Rules for 3 Crore Residents

NAGPUR: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly approved an amendment bill aimed at simplifying the subdivision of small land plots in urban areas. The government claims this legislation will benefit approximately three crore residents. The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, was passed following a debate in the lower house. This legislative change is expected to help around 60 lakh families, or about three crore residents, residing on small ‘gunthewari’ plots (unauthorized divisions of agricultural land for residential use) in urban settings. With this amendment, the processes of buying and selling small…

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Maharashtra Grants Legal Status to Digital Land Records

Representative AI image NAGPUR: On Thursday, the Maharashtra government officially recognized digitally signed 7/12, 8-A, and property card extracts, signifying a significant transformation in the state’s land administration. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has instructed district collectors to treat these digital land records as legally binding for all governmental bodies, courts, banks, and registration offices, thereby eliminating a process that has long been hindered by bureaucracy, delays, and dependence on manual signatures. Effective immediately, citizens can download certified copies of their land documents online via the Mahabhumi portal for ₹15. These extracts are embedded with a digital signature, a scannable QR…

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Nagpur Civic Body Signs ₹129 Crore Sokta Bhavan Deal

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has made a significant stride in augmenting its non-tax revenue by finalizing a ₹129 crore deal for the revitalization of the dilapidated Sokta Bhavan at Gandhibagh into a contemporary commercial complex, which will also include a Citizen Facilitation Centre. This project, undertaken on a design-build-finance-operate-and-sale (DBFOS) basis, stands as one of the highest-value redevelopment contracts for the civic body in recent years, particularly after several unsuccessful attempts to attract bidders. On November 6, the civic administration issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to PrafulVed Infra Ltd, whose lump-sum offer of ₹129 crore was the…

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Kesar India Acquires 24,256 Sq M Land in Hingna for Township

Representative image NAGPUR: Kesar India Limited (KIL) has expanded its presence in Nagpur’s rapidly developing real estate sector by acquiring a 24,256 sqm (approximately six acres) land parcel in Hingna, where it plans to launch a high-rise residential and commercial project projected to generate around ₹900 crore in revenue. The company announced that the upcoming project will encompass more than 1.5 million square feet of space, integrating luxury residences with commercial facilities. Officials involved in the project emphasized that it aims to cater to the increasing demand in Nagpur, which is experiencing a surge in population, a lack of housing,…

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Nagpur to Auction 113 Properties for ₹1.9 Cr Tax Recovery

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) plans to auction 113 properties valued at Rs 141 crore to recover unpaid dues of Rs 1.9 crore from tax defaulters. Despite multiple notices and public announcements, these defaulters have yet to settle their arrears. According to the property tax department, the largest outstanding amount is Rs 21.78 lakh for 24 properties in Sitabuldi and Lendra Park. Additionally, Rs 1.20 crore is owed across 48 properties in areas such as Zingabai Takli, Gorewada, Indora, Borgaon, and Mankapur. Other notable dues include Rs 14.43 lakh from 12 properties in Ajni, Somalwada, and Khapri; Rs 13.28…

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Godrej Properties buys 75-acre plot in Nagpur

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Godrej Properties (GPL) has successfully acquired a 75-acre land parcel in Nagpur, which has an estimated revenue potential of ₹755 crore. According to Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO of Godrej Properties, “This acquisition is a significant milestone in our expansion strategy as we aim to enhance our footprint in emerging real estate markets across India.” This marks the third acquisition in Nagpur within the last four years. The planned development on this land will primarily consist of residential plotted units, offering an estimated saleable area of 1.7 million square feet. With this recent acquisition, the…