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Welspun ONE will build a logistics park in Pune's TalegaonMaharashtra to Appoint Licensed Private Surveyors to Complete Land Measurement Work within 30 Days
The government of the Indian state, Maharashtra, has declared that it will employ authorised private land surveyors to complete land measurements within 30 days, which is considerably shorter than the earlier period of 90 to 120 days. Notably, it can be said that this move will bring about a landmark change in land administration. Notably, this move in land administration will help significantly lessen pending land measurement cases.
Clearing the Backlog with Speed and Technology
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule described the move as “a revolutionary step in the history of the department. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has supported the initiative as part of broader reforms to strengthen land governance through technology and citizen-centric systems.
Government verification ensures that the data is correct.
The actual fieldwork will be done by private surveyors, whose measurements will be verified and signed by senior government functionaries at the level of Taluka Land Records Inspectors, Deputy Superintendents of Land Records, or City Survey Officers. This two-tier verification is a fast track that ensures correct and legally valid land measurement results.
The deployment of about 150 private surveyors in each district was a plan to support the rollout of this by the government, extending the survey capacity and solving the shortage of government survey staff that slows operations.
Broader Vision: More Transparent Land Records
The policy is also expected to support a long-term shift in how land transactions are handled. Officials are exploring a “measure first, register later” approach—where land is surveyed before a sale deed is executed and mutation entries are made. This will help prevent disputes caused by discrepancies between the sale deed descriptions and actual on-ground boundaries.
Effects on Investors and Citizens
Landowners, farmers, developers, and constructors are among those who will greatly benefit from the reform. Fast measurement services will
- Speed up real estate transactions
- Decrease border-related legal disputes
- Enhance trust in land records.
Conclusion
The state of Maharashtra is also proceeding with the modernisation of its land administration system by incorporating private certified surveyors for land measurement, with a defined 30-day timeframe to complete the task. The move not only seeks to clear past arrears but will also enhance convenience in matters concerning land.
Maharashtra Govt Clears 40,000 Sq. Meter Land Proposal in Just 2 Hours 34 Minutes
In a powerful display of administrative efficiency, the Maharashtra government approved a 40,000 sq. meter land expansion proposal in just 2 hours and 34 minutes—setting a new benchmark for fast-tracked governance.
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was addressing global business leaders. During the meeting, a Swiss company representative requested additional land for their manufacturing unit in Maharashtra, which required reclassification of adjacent green-zone land.
Minister Goyal immediately shared the request with the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). In under three hours, the land approval was confirmed, and the green zone was officially relocated—demonstrating Maharashtra’s commitment to ease of doing business.
This real-time approval was witnessed by nearly 1,000 Swiss business leaders and over 90 Indian companies. The swift action sent a strong message to international investors: India, and particularly Maharashtra, is ready to support global industry with speed and efficiency.
Source: Moneycontrol
The process of conducting land surveys in Pune's Haveli Taluka, which had been suspended since mid-May as part of a statewide staff strike, will now be resumed with new dates. The surveys formed part of an ongoing effort to settle land measurement and ownership disputes, but the work was stalled because of the absence of government surveyors.
Authorities have confirmed that all previously scheduled survey dates in the Haveli region are now invalid. Landowners who had appointments for their land surveys will be required to wait for fresh dates, which are expected to be announced within the next 20 to 25 days once the strike concludes.
To address the staffing gaps caused by the strike, administration has already made arrangements for smooth resumption of work. Several surveyors have been transferred out of the taluka and new personnel have already been deployed in their place. This will help in clearing the backlog.
About 200 pending cases because of the strike will be dealt with on a priority basis. Landowners will be notified personally regarding their revised survey dates once activities resume in full swing.
Survey is an important component of settling property boundaries, title conflicts and renewing records. Landowners of Haveli Taluka can look for clarity and development in the weeks to come with work restarting soon.
Source: Punekar News
India to Replace 117 Year Old Registration Act with New, Digital First Legislation
In a path-breaking step that seeks to restructure the manner in which property and document registrations are conducted in India, the Union Ministry of Rural Development has unveiled the Draft Registration Bill, 2025 to supplant the century-old Registration Act of 1908. The proposed legislation is intended to digitize the process, render it transparent and citizen-centric, and much more in tune with the contemporary legal and tech environment.
Digital-First System
The entire registration process is e-based—document submission, verification, and issuance of certificate. Aadhaar-based authentication facility provided (optional with opt-in) with fallback ID options.
Increased Scope for Registrations
More documents are compulsorily registrable, i.e., sale agreements, power of attorney, sale certificates, court orders, equitable mortgages, and wills.
Transparency & Accountability
Reasons for refusal to be recorded in writing by registration officers.Suitable procedures made for cancellation of registrations, so natural justice is preserved.
System Interoperability
Interoperates with other computerized government systems for fraud-free and correct data sharing among departments.
Institutional Reforms
Establishment of new positions like Assistant Registrars and Inspectors-General. Authority to frame rules vested in states and Centre to facilitate effective enforcement.
Citizen-Centric Measures
Return of overpayment of fees, lower fee charge for cases involving multiple documents, and waiver for individuals not able to appear in person. Safe deposit of wills permitted.
Industry Support
Backed by CREDAI, NAREDCO and other real estate associations to enhance transparency, ease of doing business, and check fraud.
Public Feedback Invited
The public and stakeholders are invited to submit inputs on the draft bill by June 25, 2025.
Expected Outcome
Increased confidence in property transactions, fewer disputes, and an updated, tech-savvy property registration system to the advantage of all stakeholders.
Source: The Hindu
Pune Revenue Department Makes 7 12 Land Record Corrections Online Only
In a major step toward curbing malpractices and enhancing transparency in land management, the Pune Revenue Department has made it a requirement that all the corrections to the 7/12 land extract—a key document providing information regarding land ownership and rights—shall be henceforth done only through an online system.
This directive covers all the amendments under Section 155 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, that permit amendments like changing names of owners, size of the land or correction of clerical mistakes.
Why This Matters
The move comes in light of recent developments where certain tehsildars were found to be abusing their authority by making manual alterations to government and grazing land records—transferring ownership or even changing land details at times without adequate reasons. Such acts not only erode public faith but could also result in full-blown land conflicts.
By adopting a completely digital approach, the department makes sure that:
All alterations can be traced
Each correction will be supported by a documentary proof, and the name of the revenue officer initiating the modification will be captured in the system.
Offline edits are void
All manual changes will cease to have legal sanctity.
Increased accountability
The reform facilitates easier auditing and detection of unauthorized changes.
What Landowners Need to Know
Anybody who wishes to rectify their land information in the 7/12 extract will now:
Submit through the authorized government website
Submit genuine documents to accompany their application
Follow status online
This scheme is not just an effort to curb malpractice but also a forward step towards digitized, corruption-free land records of Maharashtra.
Source- Punekar News
Pune's road network is set for a major boost as the long-awaited access road connecting Kothrud to the Pune-Bangalore Highway has finally cleared its last hurdle. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has successfully resolved the land acquisition issue near Eklavya College, paving the way for the completion of this vital 15-meter-wide Development Plan (DP) road.
The new road will start from Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha and pass through Ashish Garden, Guruganeshnagar, Surajnagar, and Kumbre Park before joining the highway near Eklavya College. This stretch is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in the area, offering residents a faster and more direct route to the highway. Currently, commuters rely on Mahatma Society Road or Paud Road, often facing long delays and bottlenecks. Once completed, the travel time from Kothrud to Warje or Chandani Chowk could drop from 25–30 minutes to just 5 minutes.
With the final 100 meters of land now acquired, PMC is set to begin construction immediately, with completion expected within a month. This new link is also part of the PMC’s mission to complete 33 key road links across the city, improving connectivity and urban mobility.
Residents and city officials have welcomed the development, resolving Pune’s traffic woes and improving the quality of life in the Kothrud.
Source: Punekar News