🏠 Maharashtra Govt Increases Size of Staff Quarters After 20 Years | New Carpet Area Rules Explained

After more than two decades, the Maharashtra government has revised the carpet area of staff quarters for its officers and employees. The new norms significantly increase the size of government housing across all pay levels, reflecting changing lifestyle needs and modern construction standards.

Maharashtra Extends Govt Land Lease Tenure to 49 Years, Renewable Up to 98 Years

Maharashtra has extended government land lease tenure to 49 years with a renewal option up to 98 years, aiming to boost commercial development and increase state revenue.

Maharashtra Govt Issues Orders to Regularise Pre-2011 Residential Encroachments on Govt Land

In a relief measure for poor families, the Maharashtra government has decided to regularise purely residential encroachments on government land that existed before 1 January 2011. The policy offers free regularization up to 500 sq ft and charges only 10% of market value for additional area up to 1,500 sq ft, with a last date of 31 December 2026 for applications. Mumbai districts are excluded.

Maharashtra Government Sets Up High-Level Committee to Modernize Land Records

To improve transparency and public service, the Maharashtra government has established a top-level committee to oversee the digital transformation of land records. The initiative aims to modernize 7/12 extracts, property cards, and municipal maps across the state.