Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Palghar Orders Forest Land Record Updates By August 31
Palghar officials are checking whether land records correctly show which areas are forests.
They are comparing revenue records called 7/12 extracts with separate Forest Department registers.
The work was supposed to finish by June but was delayed by another government exercise and the monsoon.
Officials have now set August 31, 2026, as the final deadline.
Forest, Revenue and Land Records staff are working together on the updates.
Most protected and reserved forest records have reportedly been updated.
Some private forest and other forest records still need work.
Better records may help landholders understand what they can do with their land and reduce disputes.
Palghar district officials directed the Forest Department to complete forest land entries in 7/12 revenue records by August 31, 2026.
The exercise was delayed beyond its original June deadline because of the Special Intensive Revision and monsoon conditions.
Forest, Revenue and Land Records officials are reconciling 7/12 extracts with forest registers, maps and related documents.
Records for most protected and reserved forests have reportedly been updated, while private and other forest land records remain under review.
Officials say clearer records could reduce disputes, clarify permissible land use and help protect forest areas from misuse.
- Who
- The Palghar district administration, Forest Department, Revenue Department and Land Records officials.
- What
- Updating forest land details in revenue records, including 7/12 extracts, and reconciling them with forest registers.
- When
- The review meeting was held on August 25, 2026; the final completion deadline is August 31, 2026.
- Where
- Palghar district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To resolve discrepancies between forest and revenue records, clarify land status and permissible use, reduce litigation and help protect forest land.
- Final deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Original target
- The work was initially expected to be completed by the end of June.
- Review meeting
- A meeting on August 25 was chaired by the Resident Deputy Collector.
- Relevant records
- Revenue records include 7/12 extracts, while the Forest Department maintains forest registers in Form No. 1.
- Legal framework
- The land ownership records are maintained under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966.
- Government circular
- A circular dated April 23, 2026, set requirements for recording forest type, statutory status, sub-category and related entries.
- Progress
- Protected and reserved forest records have reportedly been updated; private forest and other forest records remain underway.