Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) In a significant move to bolster the state’s real estate sector, the Maharashtra government has decided not to increase the Ready Reckoner rates for the 2026-27 financial year. The Office of the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps on Tuesday announced that the rates effective from April 1, 2026, will remain at the status quo compared to the previous year (2025-26). This decision was finalised by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule following …
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Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced that the land survey process in the state will now be completed within 30 days, down from the previous 60- to 90-day window. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule made this announcement in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, outlining a comprehensive plan to modernise the Land Records Department through high-tech equipment and a major recruitment drive. The announcement came in response to a “Calling Attentio…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) To make revenue administration accessible, the Maharashtra Government on Tuesday announced the establishment of 11 new Additional Collector offices across the state. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule made the announcement in the Assembly, calling it a major stride toward decentralising power and delivering faster, more efficient services to the common man.With the state’s population surging, remote areas facing geographical challenges, and administrative workloa…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra government will constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct an in-depth inquiry into alleged irregularities and corruption detected in the land acquisition and subsequent mutation process at Mouje Gangapur (Taluka Navapur) in Nandurbar district.Making the announcement in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Monday, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated that no one — from the talathi level to senior officials — would be spared in …
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Both the houses of the state Legislature on Monday unanimously passed the Maharashtra Stamp (Amendment) Bill 2026, which aims to ensure the rapid disposal of pending stamp duty cases and to streamline administrative processes. The bill was tabled by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. With a substantial hike in the financial powers of local-level officers, citizens will no longer need to approach the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) level for decisions on…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen the administrative and expertise-based representation in local self-government, the Maharashtra State Cabinet has approved the appointment of co-opted members to Zilla Parishads (ZP) and Panchayat Samitis. The decision was made by the state cabinet at its meeting held late Thursday evening. This decision brings rural local bodies in line with Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils, which already have a provision for nominating experts and exper…