Maharashtra’s New Land Acquisition SOP Could Make Compensation Fairer for Landowners

New Maharashtra SOP mandates share-wise land measurement, helping landowners get clearer compensation and reducing acquisition disputes.

Maharashtra Issues Fresh Guidelines on Regularising Multiple Transfers of Ceiling Land

Maharashtra now allows only the latest unauthorised ceiling land transfer to be regularised, easing burden on owners.

Maharashtra Forms Committee to Digitise Merit-Based Transfers in Revenue, Land Records Depts

Maharashtra has set up a high-level committee under the Divisional Commissioner, Pune to design an online, merit-based system for temporary transfers and post-promotion postings in the Revenue, Land Records, and Registration & Stamps departments, with recommendations due by June 30, 2026.

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.