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:

1. Measure all new rural sub-plots on the ground
2. Update and integrate land maps with 7/12 records
3. Assign a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) to every parcel
4. 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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