Maharashtra's BPMS and Land Use Explained

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The Maharashtra government made an online system to help with land use and construction permissions. But if someone wants to use farmland for other things, they usually need to ask the Collector for permission unless they're doing big industrial or housing projects in certain areas.

But there are some rules in a law called The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 (Code). According to these rules, if someone wants to use land meant for farming, but they want to use it for something else, they need to ask a person called the Collector for permission. This is also true if they want to change how they use land that's not meant for farming.

There are some special cases, though. If someone wants to use farming land for real factories or big housing projects, they may only need permission from the Collector. For example, if the farming land is in an area where the government has already made plans for factories or houses, or if it's in an area where no plans exist but they want to make a factory, they might not need special permission.

 FAQ

Q1: What is the Building Plan Management System (BPMS) created by the Government of Maharashtra?

 A1: The Building Plan Management System (BPMS) is an online system developed by the Government of Maharashtra to facilitate obtaining certificates for land use other than farming and permissions for construction projects.

Q2: What is the role of The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 (Code) in land use and construction?

 A2: The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 (Code) lays out regulations for land use. It mandates that if someone intends to repurpose farmland or change non-agricultural land use, they generally require permission from the Collector.

Q3: Are there exceptions to seeking permission from the Collector for changing land use? A3: Yes, there are exceptions. In cases where farmland is being utilized for significant industrial or housing projects, permission from the Collector might not be necessary if the government has existing plans for such development in the area.

Q4: What scenarios might not require special permission from the Collector for land use changes? 

A4: Land use changes involving farmland for substantial industrial or housing projects might not require special permission from the Collector if there are pre-existing government development plans or if the intention is to set up a factory in an area with no existing plans.



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