Maharashtra Govt Ends 'Sanad' for Land Use Change; New Premium System

• Maharashtra government abolished the 'Sanad' requirement for land use changes, simplifying the process for citizens, builders, and landowners.
• This decision follows a previous relaxation of 'NA' (non-agricultural) permission rules.
• Instead of a Sanad, landowners will now pay a nominal premium based on the ready reckoner value for land use regularization.
• New premium rates are set based on land area: 0.1% for up to 1000 sqm, 0.25% for 1001-4000 sqm, and 0.5% for over 4000 sqm of the ready reckoner value.
• The reform aims to reduce paperwork, save time, and curb corruption, making land development processes faster and more transparent.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra streamlines land use changes, easing processes for citizens and developers.