Maharashtra Legalizes 1500 Sq Ft Encroachments on Govt Land, Benefits 15 Lakh Families

• Maharashtra government regularizes encroachments up to 1500 sq ft on government land prior to 2011.
• Decision aims to provide homes and plots, benefiting approximately 15 lakh families.
• Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced the move, fulfilling a 'Housing for All' promise.
• Land titles will be distributed, with registration available for just 1000 rupees.
• 57 tribunals to be established to resolve 28,000 pending cases for project-affected farmers.