Archive · 29 May 2025
Maharashtra Waives Farmland Partition Fees to Aid Farmers
The Maharashtra government has decided to waive registration fees for farmers who are splitting up their farmland.
Previously, farmers had to pay a fee to register the split.
This change aims to reduce the financial burden on farmers, encourage them to officially register land divisions, and prevent future disputes over land ownership.
The government hopes this will lead to clearer records and reduce conflicts within families.
This move is expected to benefit around 70 lakh farming families.
Maharashtra government waived registration fees for farmland partitions.
The decision aims to reduce farmers' financial burdens and land disputes.
Previously, fees were 1% of the property value, up to ₹30,000.
The change is expected to increase formal land registrations.
Around 70 lakh farming families in Maharashtra will benefit.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and farmers.
- What
- Maharashtra government waived registration fees for farmland partitions.
- When
- Approved during a state cabinet meeting.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- To alleviate financial burden on farmers and reduce land disputes.
Farmers
Maharashtra Government
Financial Burden of Land Partition
Farmers
Previously burdened by registration fees, discouraging formal partition.
Maharashtra Government
Waived registration fees to ease farmers' financial burden.
Impact on Land Disputes
Farmers
Expect reduced disputes due to increased formal registration of land partitions.
Maharashtra Government
Aims to reduce land disputes by incentivizing formal registration.
- Decision
- Waived registration fees for farmland partitions
- Previous Fee
- 1% of property value (max ₹30,000)
- Stamp Duty
- ₹100 for agricultural land
- New Rule
- No registration fee for farmland partitions
- Expected Revenue Loss
- ₹35–40 crore/year
