Maharashtra Issues Fresh Guidelines on 7/12 Entries in Illegal Minor Mineral Cases

Maharashtra has introduced stricter guidelines to ensure fair and transparent action in illegal minor mineral cases, mandating clear ownership verification and limiting penalties only to responsible landholders.

Maharashtra Clarifies Rehab Policy: Heirs to Get Separate Benefits as Independent Units

Maharashtra has clarified that heirs of deceased landowners will be treated as separate units for rehabilitation benefits, overriding earlier confusion and ensuring wider eligibility.

Govt to Measure 2.12 Crore Parcels of Land in Maharashtra and Provide Unique Land ID

Maharashtra’s government has launched a pilot project to measure 2.12 crore rural land parcels and update maps with 7/12 records, issuing a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number to each, enhancing land records accuracy and reducing disputes.

Court Asks Govt To Fix Time Frame For Stamp Duty Refund

The Bombay High Court has slammed the State for a nine-year delay in refunding stamp duty and directed the Revenue Department to issue, within eight weeks, a circular prescribing clear timelines for all refund applications — a move that could streamline property-related processes for thousands across Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Govt Revives Fading Circus Legacy: Fixed Low Rents for Temporary Land Leases to Boost Artists’ Livelihoods

After years of bans, empty tents and pandemic darkness, Maharashtra has thrown a lifeline to its circus families by permanently freezing rock-bottom rents on government grounds – ensuring the big top can rise again in towns and villages.