Maharashtra Revenue Dept. Revolutionizes Land Case Notices: Email Now Legal!

• Maharashtra government amends Land Revenue Code, making email a legally valid method for serving notices in land revenue cases.
• Decision aims to bring transparency, expedite resolution of approximately 12,000 pending land-related cases at the ministry level.
• Replaces traditional notice system (hand delivery/post) which faced issues like non-receipt, incorrect addresses, and refusal to accept.
• Digital proof of email dispatch will prevent claims of 'notice not received,' enhancing accountability and streamlining hearings.
• Expected to save postal expenses, reduce administrative burden, and boost digital media use, ensuring quicker justice for citizens.