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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.
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