Maharashtra Regularizes Pre-2011 Government Land Encroachments

• Maharashtra cabinet approves regularization of government land encroachments up to 1500 sq ft made before January 1, 2011.
• Encroachments up to 500 sq ft will be regularized free of charge, benefiting economically weaker sections.
• Fees apply for 500-1500 sq ft encroachments: 10% of ready reckoner rate for residential, 25% for commercial use.
• Encroachments exceeding 1500 sq ft will not be regularized; Mumbai and MMR are excluded from this decision.
• Decision to benefit approximately 3 million constructions, potentially linking them to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.