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Maharashtra Offers Free Rural Property Cards, Waives Fees

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The state government has announced that villagers throughout the state will be issued property cards free of charge as part of the Centre’s Swamitva scheme. To alleviate the financial burden on rural residents, the government will also waive the sanad fees for property ownership regularization. During a review meeting at the Konkan Divisional Commissioner’s office on Wednesday, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule highlighted the state’s aim to simplify the legal ownership process for rural households. The guardian minister for the Nagpur district stated that the decision will come into effect after necessary modifications to Gram Panchayat Form…

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Maharashtra Plans Property Cards with Valuation for All Plots

Representative AI image PUNE: The Maharashtra state government is drafting a Land Titling Act that will mandate property cards for all land parcels, as stated by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule in Pune on Sunday. This card will not only include essential details but will also indicate the property’s value. A property card, or malmatta patrak, serves as the official land record document issued by the city survey department for urban areas. Currently, it is the primary legal proof of ownership for urban properties, encompassing all details about the owner, property size, location, and transaction history. For rural areas, a 7/12…