In a significant move aimed at bringing transparency and reducing discretionary powers in postings, the Maharashtra Revenue and Forest Department has constituted a high-level committee to formulate a comprehensive policy for making temporary transfers and post-promotion postings fully online and merit-based for officers and employees across key sub-departments.
The Government Resolution (GR) issued today, under the signature of Deputy Secretary Mahesh Narudkar, follows directions from Revenue Minister during a review meeting held on May 26, 2026. The committee, headed by the Divisional Commissioner, Pune, has been tasked with designing a computerized system for temporary transfers and postings after promotions in the Revenue Division, Land Records Division, and Registration & Stamps Division.
Committee Composition The three-member committee comprises:
- Divisional Commissioner, Pune (Chairman)
- Settlement Commissioner and Director, Land Records, Pune (Member)
- Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps, Maharashtra State, Pune (Member)
Representatives from Group A, B, and C cadres of all three departments have also been invited as members.
Key Mandate of the Committee The committee has been given a clear six-point terms of reference:
- Develop a complete procedure for conducting temporary transfers and post-promotion postings through an online (computerized) system.
- Define objective merit-based criteria for such transfers and postings.
- Prepare a Career Map (Career Mapping) for officers and employees while recommending postings.
- Develop a Cadre Map for better human resource planning.
- Suggest measures to maintain regional balance in postings across different divisions.
- Submit its detailed recommendations to the government by June 30, 2026.
The Additional Commissioner (Revenue) in the Divisional Commissioner’s office, Pune, has been directed to coordinate meetings and ensure timely submission of the report.
Background and Objective During the May 26 review meeting chaired by the Revenue Minister, the Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) had highlighted the need to move away from manual processes and introduce a technology-driven, merit-based system for temporary transfers and postings in the Revenue, Land Records, and Registration & Stamps departments. These departments handle critical functions including land records maintenance, property registration, stamp duty collection, and revenue administration — areas that directly impact citizens and property transactions across Maharashtra.
The new policy is expected to minimize scope for arbitrariness, ensure postings are aligned with officers’ service records and career progression, and promote administrative efficiency and regional equity.
The GR has been uploaded on the Maharashtra government portal (www.maharashtra.gov.in) with reference code 202606091039223719.
This initiative is seen as part of the state government’s broader push towards digitisation and transparency in governance, particularly in departments dealing with land and property-related services.
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