The Government of Maharashtra has approved a landmark initiative to measure approximately 2.12 crore rural land parcels created since 1992 and update them with accurate boundaries and records. In a decision aimed at strengthening land governance, improving record accuracy, and reducing property disputes, the state will also assign a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) to every parcel.
The move comes through a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Revenue & Forest Department on 27 January 2026, which launches a pilot project for sub-plot (pothissa) measurement across rural areas. The project is being implemented under the supervision of the Commissioner & Director, Land Records, Maharashtra State, Pune, coordinated with other state, central, and district agencies.
Background: Why this project is needed
Land records in Maharashtra date back to the first survey and settlement between 1890 and 1930. At that time, over 50 lakh land parcels were mapped and recorded in the official 7/12 extract (Aminakar Amhlek). Subsequent consolidation increased this to 1.40 crore parcels with updated maps and records.
However, since 1992, additional parcels have been created through:
- Sale deeds
- Inheritance partitions
- Gift deeds
- Other transfers
As of December 2024, over 2.12 crore such sub-plots exist in 7/12 records without proper measurement on land maps. Because of this mismatch:
- Land maps and 7/12 records do not align
- Farmers face boundary disputes
- Banks and insurance companies have difficulty verifying collateral
- Government schemes and crop surveys encounter implementation challenges
What the project will do
The pilot project seeks to:
- Measure all new rural sub-plots on the ground
- Update and integrate land maps with 7/12 records
- Assign a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) to every parcel
- Create an accurate and integrated digital land database
This will help in:
- Reducing boundary and ownership disputes
- Providing accurate maps linked to 7/12 record extracts
- Supporting crop insurance, agricultural credit, and compensation schemes
- Enabling reliable land data for purchase and valuation purposes
Committee structure for implementation
To ensure effective coordination and execution, the GR establishes committees at multiple levels:
State-Level Monitoring Committee
Chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue), the committee includes senior representatives from:
- Land Records and Survey departments
- Town Planning authorities
- Survey of India
- Remote sensing agencies
It will meet at least four times a year to:
- Monitor progress
- Provide administrative approvals
- Resolve policy and coordination issues
State Executive Committee
Led by the Commissioner & Director, Land Records, this committee is responsible for:
- Administrative implementation
- Project governance
- Financial oversight
- Coordination with the State Project Management Unit (SPMU)
District-Level Committee
Chaired by the District Collector, this body will ensure:
- Local coordination among revenue, police, and survey departments
- Public outreach and awareness
- Timely issue resolution
It is slated to meet twice annually.
Taluka-Level Committee
At the taluka level, a committee led by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) will:
- Hold weekly meetings
- Coordinate ground measurement work
- Engage local revenue staff (including talathis and patils)
- Address complaints and technical issues
This ensures rigorous local oversight and participation.
Public involvement and accuracy checks
The GR mandates involvement of:
- Local revenue officers
- Talathis (village accountants)
- Police patils
- Private survey agencies
- Village landowners
Public participation and awareness are considered essential during measurement to ensure transparency and accuracy.
Digital land governance and future readiness
Assigning a ULPIN — a globally recognised unique identifier for land parcels — will:
- Enable seamless integration of land maps and records
- Provide a uniform reference for government schemes
- Support digitised land databases
- Aid banks, insurers, and agri-sector programmes
This initiative aligns with the state’s broader push toward digital land records management and improved rural land administration.
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