Overview

• The Maharashtra government has introduced a flat Rs 200 fee for land measurement services, replacing the previous variable and often costly system.
• The reform aims to simplify and expedite the process of dividing joint family farmland, benefiting lakhs of farmers statewide.
• All land measurements under the new system must be completed within 90 days, ensuring a faster and more transparent process.
• Standardized 7/12 land title documentation and boundary mapping will help prevent future disputes over land divisions.
• This initiative, finalized by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and key officials, addresses longstanding complaints from farmers about high costs and delays.