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Maharashtra Plans Land Titling Act With Digital Property Records

Maharashtra plans to create a new system showing who legally owns each property.

The state says the system could begin with a Land Titling Act by December 2026.

Property owners would receive cards listing information such as location, size, value and ownership.

Each card would have a QR code linking to more property details.

Flat owners would also receive records showing their share of the land under their building.

The government says slow or incorrect measurements often cause property fights.

It plans to use trained surveyors, modern equipment and drones to measure land faster.

Officials hope clearer records will greatly reduce property disputes and lawsuits.

Key facts

Planned legislation: Maharashtra’s Land Titling Act is expected by December 2026.
Property cards: Cards would include location, measurements, valuation and ownership details, plus a QR code.
Flat ownership: Vertical Property Cards would record each flat owner’s share of the underlying land.
Survey timeline: The government aims to complete land measurements within 15 days of an application.
Survey workforce: About 500 licensed surveyors have joined the initiative, with plans for 100 to 150 in every district.
Technology: Surveyors will use modern equipment including rovers, while drones will also support surveys.
Litigation target: The government aims to reduce land-related litigation to about 10% of its current level within three years.
Government land protection: Registration systems are being upgraded to automatically flag attempted registrations of government-owned properties.

freepressjournal.in · 11 hrs ago