Maharashtra Government to Regularise Land Transactions from Last 59 Years

The Maharashtra government has announced that all land transactions conducted over the past 59 years will be regularised free of charge. This decision aims to resolve ownership ambiguities and update official land records for millions of plot holders across the state.

Scope of Regularisation

The ordinance covers transactions between November 15, 1965 and October 15, 2024. Beneficiaries will have their names recorded in 7/12 extracts or property cards, which serve as key documents for proving land ownership.

Legislative Amendment

On Tuesday, the state revenue department amended the Maharashtra Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings (MPFCH) Act through an ordinance. The amendment provides for deemed regularisation of land fragments without charging any premium.

Background and Rationale

The MPFCH Act was originally intended to prevent agricultural land from being divided into uneconomical fragments. However, urbanisation and zoning changes under regional plans allowed non-agricultural use, leading to numerous transactions that violated the Act and were not officially recorded.

Implementation Details

Buyers with registered sale deeds will have their names entered in the land records.

For unregistered documents, deeds can now be registered with the sub-registrar before updating ownership details.

The ordinance applies to areas under the MRTP Act, metropolitan region development authority Acts, and zones governed by UDCPR, including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.

Conclusion

The Maharashtra government’s decision to regularise decades-old land transactions provides clarity for property owners and simplifies compliance. By removing restrictions under the MPFCH Act for non-agricultural lands, the move ensures accurate land records and supports planned urban development.

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