Maharashtra Tightens Rules For Joint 7/12 Land Sales To Prevent Property Fraud
Mumbai: In a major initiative to curb fraudulent practices in land transactions, the Maharashtra government has introduced strict guidelines for selling shares of land held under joint 7/12 extracts. Under the new regulations, sub-registrars are strictly prohibited from registering sale deeds unless written consent from all co-owners, a No Objection Certificate (NOC), or an official 'C' copy of…
The Maharashtra government has implemented stringent regulations to prevent fraudulent joint land sales in the state. Under the new rules, sub-registrars are required to obtain written consent from all co-owners, a No Objection Certificate (NOC), or a certified copy of the land survey before registering a sale deed. The initiative, spearheaded by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's direction, aims to reduce disputes and litigation related to jointly owned land transactions.
Previously, individual co-owners often sold portions of jointly held land without informing or obtaining approval from other owners, leading to conflicts and a surge in legal cases. The new guidelines are designed to bring transparency to property dealings, protect consumers from fraud, and minimize legal battles among families.
Sub-registers will only register sale deeds when official survey documents are provided, and if these documents are not attached, the sub-registrar cannot proceed without written consent from every co-owner on the joint 7/12 extract.
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