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Understanding Vahivat (Vahiwat) in Indian Land RecordsPCMC to Publish Red-Zone Map Around Defence Establishments — Relief for 4,000 Property Owners Soon
The PCMC is set to release an official “red-zone” map next week, which will clearly demarcate areas around two sensitive defence establishments — the Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (ammunition depot) and the Dighi Magazine Depot — where construction and development will be prohibited under the Works of Defence Act, 1903.
What is the Red Zone and Why It Matters
Under the proposed plan:
- A 2,000-yard radius around the Dehu Road ordnance depot.
- A 1,200-yard radius around the Dighi Magazine Depot.
Inside these zones, construction and new development will be prohibited — a regulation meant to uphold security and safety around defence assets.
Who Will Be Affected
The red-zone designation is expected to directly impact around 4,000 properties — both residential and commercial — that currently fall within the buffer zones of these depots.
Localities likely to be affected include (but are not limited to) Talawade, Nigdi, Ravet, Chikhali, Dighi, Bhosari, Yamuna Nagar, Rupi Nagar, Vadmukhwadi, and Bopkhel, among others.
For many residents and property owners, the new map brings long-awaited clarity. With unclear boundaries until now, there has been persistent confusion and concern over legal construction permissions.
Why the Map Was Needed
The process to draw accurate red-zone boundaries began after the state’s land-records department conducted a survey, employing satellite imagery to map the zones. The exercise was completed recently, and PCMC has spent over ₹1.13 crore for land measurement and mapping for the Dehu Road and Dighi areas.
The updated map was submitted to PCMC on 31 July 2025, according to civic-body officials.
However, publication has been delayed because the map must first be vetted by the defence authorities to ensure that no sensitive installations are exposed publicly.
What This Means for Residents and Property Owners
Once released, the map will:
- Clearly inform which properties lie inside the red zone (where construction is prohibited) and which lie outside (eligible for development).
- Provide long-awaited clarity for home-buyers, developers, and existing residents — helping avoid legal disputes over building permissions.
- Help civic authorities regulate illegal or unauthorised constructions that have proliferated over the decades due to boundary ambiguity.
An official from PCMC’s Town Planning Department, Kishor Gokhale, stated that the map has already been shared with defence authorities and they expect to receive a response within “the next four to five days,” after which the map will be made public.
Source- TOI
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