Maharashtra Land Titling Act By December: Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule; Property Cards, QR Codes To Provide Definitive Ownership Records

Mumbai, September 9, 2026: Maharashtra is set to introduce a Land Titling Act in December, according to Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. The new legislation aims to provide definitive ownership records for properties and reduce land-related disputes and litigation in the state. This will make Maharashtra the first Indian state to have such a system in place, which currently exists in around 80 countries.

Under the proposed legislation, property owners will receive comprehensive property cards containing details such as location, measurements, valuation, and ownership. These cards will also include a QR code for digital access to property-related information. For flats and apartments, a Vertical Property Card system will be introduced, recording the share of land belonging to individual flat owners along with flat details like area, dimensions, and value.

Delays and discrepancies in land measurement have been significant causes of property disputes and prolonged litigation. To address this, the government plans to complete land measurement within 15 days of an application, using modern technology such as rovers and drones for surveys. Around 500 licensed surveyors have already joined the initiative, and the government plans to deploy 100 to 150 surveyors in every district.

The Revenue Department is also strengthening its mechanisms to prevent illegal sale or registration of government land, with the registration system being upgraded to flag such attempts automatically. In the past 18 months, around 104 Cabinet notes were introduced to amend rules and laws, streamlining revenue administration.