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7 Factors That Increase Land Value Over TimeState Government Approves 8,015 Sq Ft Land on Senapati Bapat Road for Pune Press Club
The Maharashtra State Government has approved the allocation of 8,015 square feet of land on Senapati Bapat Road for the construction of a new Pune Press Club building, which is a major development for the city's media community. For journalists and media professionals operating throughout the city, this long-pending proposal represents a significant accomplishment.
A Big Boost for Media Infrastructure
For years, Pune’s press community has been functioning from limited facilities. The newly approved land parcel will allow the Press Club to create a modern, upgraded space that can support:
- Press conferences
- Media events
- Training programs
- Community and public dialogues
- Journalist welfare initiatives
Prime Location Selected
One of Pune's most strategically significant thoroughfares, Senapati Bapat Road, is where the allotted land is located. SB Road, which is well-known for its business, corporate, and cultural significance, also guarantees:
- Better connectivity for journalists
- Easy access for government officials & public figures attending media events
- A prestigious location for an institution representing the media community
- The location is also close to major government offices, educational institutions, news bureaus, and corporate headquarters.
Government Approval After Long Wait
The approval comes after years of follow-ups and representations by Pune’s press associations. Journalists have long stressed the need for a well-equipped press club that matches the growth of Pune as a major metropolitan and media centre.
The government’s decision reflects an acknowledgement of the key role played by the press in:
- public accountability
- information dissemination
- social dialogue
- strengthening democracy
Expected Impact
1. Journalists & Media Staff
2. Public & Administrative Systems
3. Real Estate & Local Economy
4. Civic Transparency
A Step Toward a Stronger Press Community
This approval is seen as a step in the right direction toward bolstering Pune's press institutions and assisting media professionals. Building planning, design approvals, and construction schedules will follow the finalisation of the land allocation.
Maharashtra Eases Land Fragmentation Rules; 60 Lakh Families to Receive Ownership Relief
The Maharashtra government has introduced major reforms to ease land fragmentation restrictions, enabling the legalisation of thousands of small land parcels. This move is expected to benefit 60 lakh families who have struggled for decades to secure legal land ownership due to technical violations under the Fragmentation (Tukdebandi) Act.
1. Key Decision Highlights
- Government eases land fragmentation rules across Maharashtra.
- Around 60 lakh families (nearly three crore individuals) are to gain clarity on legal ownership.
- Past land transactions violating fragmentation norms can now be regularised.
- Major administrative relief for small landholders and middle-class families.
2. Removal of Restrictive Remarks on 7/12 Extract
- The remark “transaction against the Fragmentation Act” will be removed from land records.
- This allows previously irregular or small, fragmented plots to be recognised as legal.
- Thousands of landowners will now be able to update ownership entries without obstacles.
3. Time Period of Eligible Transactions
Regularisation applies to deals made between:
- 15 November 1965 and
- October 2024
- Covers decades of informal or partially documented land transactions.
- Mutation entries that were earlier cancelled will be re-evaluated and approved.
4. Areas Where the New Rules Apply
The reform covers multiple planning, urban, and semi-urban regions, including:
- MMRDA, PMRDA, NMRDA areas
- Municipal corporation and council limits
- Residential and commercial zones
- Cantonment board areas
- Non-agricultural (NA) designated zones
- Peri-urban village zones
This ensures both urban and adjoining rural belt families receive benefits.
5. Regularisation of Notarised or Unregistered Land Deals
In the past, notarised agreements rather than official sale deeds were used for a large number of land transactions in Maharashtra. The new process provides relief: circle officers and talathis will help with deed registration.
- At the time of registration, landowners must pay stamp duty.
- Names will be added to the 7/12 extract as legitimate occupants following registration.
- This gives "gunthewari-style" informal land sales the much-needed recognition they deserve.
6. Effect on Transfer and Ownership Rights
All prior limitations on sale, transfer, or redevelopment will be lifted after regularisation is finished.
Full legal rights will be granted to owners, allowing:
- Property sale
- Lending money through mortgages
- Permissions for redevelopment
- Land will become legally tradable and have a more distinct market value.
7. Part of a Larger Policy Reversal
The state’s decision is linked to broader amendments to the Fragmentation Act:
- The Fragmentation Act was relaxed or repealed in urban and NA areas.
- Plots up to 1 guntha (1,089 sq ft) created before 1 January 2025 can be legalised.
- No penalty or regularisation fee to be charged — the process is free of cost.
- A state-level committee is preparing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation.
Mundhwa Land Fraud Case Company Accused of Creating Fake ₹147-Crore Payment Letter
A company named Amadea Enterprises LLP is accused of using forged documents in a land deal involving a 40-acre plot in Mundhwa, Pune.
The controversy mainly revolves around a letter claiming a ₹147-crore payment, which authorities suspect is fake.
Type of Land Involved
The land is classified as Inam Class 2F land, which generally means:
- It is government-owned.
- It cannot be bought or sold freely.
- Extra legal permissions are required for any transfer.
What Authorities Are Investigating
- Whether the premium payment letter (nazrana) was forged.
- Whether government rules for stamp duty, tax, and approval were bypassed.
- Whether government officials helped in any irregularities.
- A tehsildar linked to the paperwork has been suspended.
Why the Deal Became Controversial
- If the payment letter is fake, it means the company may have claimed ownership without actual payment.
- Authorities say a stamp duty waiver was wrongly claimed through an incorrect Letter of Intent.
- Full stamp duty + penalty is now being demanded from the company.
Actions Currently Taken
- FIR registered.
- Revenue and stamp duty departments are reviewing documents.
- A high-level committee is investigating whether rules were bypassed.
- Authorities are checking if any fraud or forgery occurred.
Viral Highway Map Between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Pune Sparks Land Purchase Controversy
A leaked map of a proposed new highway between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly Aurangabad, and Pune has set off a wave of speculation, real-estate activity and outrage among farmers. Before the government made any announcement officially, the leaked map went viral on social media and stirred controversy over land deals apparently operated by those with insider information.
Unreleased Map Triggers Real-Estate Rush
The viral map purportedly shows the alignment of a yet-to-be-announced highway project. Local reports say there has been a sudden rush in buying plots of land along the supposed alignment since its circulation. Local property agents and investors have been actively acquiring land parcels in anticipation of a massive increase in land value once the highway project is officially declared.
In the meantime, many farmers, unaware of their ancestral lands falling under the scope of the project, have begun selling at relatively low prices — a move likely to result in major financial losses in case the highway indeed passes through their region.
Questions Over the Leak
Sources say that only three government agencies — the surveying agency, the concerned state department, and NHAI — had access to the route map. The fact that this map has surfaced in the open market raises many questions on how this sensitive piece of information was leaked and who benefits from it.
The leak has sparked calls by local activists and opposition politicians for an investigation.
Farmers Demand Transparency
Farmers' associations have been pressing the government to make the compensation policy clear and publish the official highway alignment as soon as possible. They said the absence of such information makes for a selective playing field where only those with access to insider details can gain.
"Ordinary farmers are selling their land in good faith, without knowing that within months, the value of the land would increase. This is exploitation in plain sight," said a local farmers' union representative.
Authorities Under Pressure
Officials have not confirmed whether this viral map is indeed the actual alignment of the proposed highway. It is believed, however, that the MSIDC is working on a preliminary survey for the project. Senior government sources say no official route has been decided upon yet, and public notification would follow only after technical and environmental clearances.
Despite these assurances, speculative buying is unabated, and land prices in some talukas between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Pune have witnessed steep hikes.
Call for Accountability
Opposition leaders and civic activists are demanding that the state government order an investigation into the leak to identify the culprits and protect farmers from being short-changed. Experts say if the issue is not addressed promptly, it may shake the confidence of the public in any future infrastructure projects. The leaked map, meanwhile, has turned the still-unannounced highway into a flashpoint of land speculation, political blame, and rural anxiety — well before asphalt has even been laid.
Registry Is Not Ownership Anymore: New 2025 Land Rules for Property Ownership
Starting in 2025, property registration alone will no longer prove ownership of land or property in India. Under the new land rules, completing the mutation (Dakhil Kharij) process after registration is now mandatory to be legally recognized as the owner.
What the New Rule Means
Earlier, property buyers believed that once the sale deed was registered, ownership was transferred.
Now, registration is only the first step.
Ownership is confirmed only after the property is mutated in the buyer’s name in the government land records.
Purpose of the Rule
- To prevent fraud and disputes where land remains in the seller’s name despite a sale deed.
- To ensure that government land records match the actual ownership details.
- To make property transactions transparent, traceable, and legally verified.
Steps to Become a Legal Owner
1. Register the property and pay stamp duty and registration fees.
2. Apply for mutation (Dakhil Kharij) at the local revenue or municipal office (or online if available).
3. Submit documents like the sale deed, ID proof, and tax receipts.
4. Once approved, your name is entered into official land records, confirming full ownership.
Why Mutation Is Important
Only the person whose name appears in government land records is considered the legal owner.
Mutation is required for:
- Selling or transferring property
- Applying for home loans
- Receiving government compensation or subsidies
Without mutation, ownership disputes or loan rejections may occur.
Government’s Goal
- To create a digitally integrated and fraud-free land record system.
- To ensure that every registered property is automatically reflected in land records with correct ownership details.
Purandar Airport: Farmers reject ₹ one crore per acre compensation, demand higher rate
Farmers from seven villages in Pune district’s Purandar taluka have refused the Maharashtra government’s offer of ₹1 crore an acre for land acquisition related to the proposed Purandar International Airport project.
Villages Involved
The proposed airport site covers land from the following villages:
Ekhatpur, Khanwadi, Kumbharvalan, Munjawadi, Pargaon, Udachiwadi, and Vanpuri.
Compensation Offer
District administration officials said the state government has offered a compensation package that includes
₹1 crore an acre for the land acquired, which is roughly four times the ready reckoner rate.
Double compensation for on-site assets like houses, borewells, trees, and pipelines.
Developed plots equivalent to 10 per cent of the land acquired for every project-affected farmer.
Farmers’ Response
Farmer representatives have dismissed the proposal on the grounds that the compensation amount is not sufficient, considering the current land value in the area. They are asking for compensation at five times the ready reckoner rate.
They have also requested that further discussions at the village level be held before a final decision is taken.
Government’s Position
The Pune district administration has reiterated that compensation review processes are ongoing and that once an agreement is reached, distribution may commence by the end of November, officials said.
Background
The Purandar International Airport was initially proposed with the aim of decongesting Pune's existing Lohegaon airport and enhancing regional connectivity. The project site was re-identified several years ago, and land acquisition, which had been delayed due to opposition and reviews of the procedure, has been resumed. Status PRESENT Discussions between government representatives and farmers continue. After consultation with affected villages, the administration is likely to finalise the compensation structure and course of land acquisition.
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