Maharashtra Unlocks Gairan Land in Urban Areas for Development: What the New Amendment Means

Maharashtra amends land law to unlock Gairan land in cities for planned development, but only with State Government approval and per the final Development Plan.

Maharashtra Winds Down Smart City SPVs, Hands Charge to Municipal Commissioners

Maharashtra has dissolved Smart City SPV leadership in 8 cities, transferring all powers to Municipal Commissioners as the Centre’s mission concludes.

End of Free Land in Maharashtra: Govt to Charge Market Rates for Public Use

Maharashtra government has ended the free land allotment policy, mandating that land for public use will now be priced at Ready Reckoner rates to ensure transparency and revenue generation.

Maharashtra Govt Tightens Control Over MHADA Land Allotment, Forms High-Level Ministerial Panel

The Maharashtra government has formed a powerful Cabinet Sub-Committee to decide MHADA land allotments under Rule 16, centralising control over residential and commercial plots and replacing the earlier 2022 panel.

State Forms High-Level Panel to Review Dumping Grounds Near Homes After Bombay HC’s Strong Orders

The Maharashtra government has set up a high-level committee led by the Chief Secretary after the Bombay High Court pulled up authorities over dumping grounds located near residential areas. The panel will examine BMC’s waste-management plan and recommend long-term solutions.