{
  "id": 16616173,
  "title": "Maharashtra Govt Waives 25% Land Transfer Fee For Solar And Wind Energy Projects To Boost Renewable Energy Investments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/maharashtra-govt-waives-25-land-transfer-fee-for-solar-and-wind",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:23:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-govt-waives-25-land-transfer-fee-for-solar-and-wind-energy-projects-to-boost-renewable-energy-investments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maharashtra government has taken action to ease the financial burden on renewable energy developers by waiving the 25% land transfer fee. This fee applies when land acquired for solar and wind power projects is transferred from a parent company to a subsidiary. The move, announced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, is intended to cut project costs and spur investments in Maharashtra's renewable energy sector. According to the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, a 25% transfer fee, based on market value, must be paid to the district collector. However, this fee can significantly inflate project expenses and, in some instances, delay the development of renewable energy initiatives. Renewable energy companies often transfer land to separate subsidiaries to secure financing or attract foreign investors, but the 25% fee adds an unnecessary financial strain. The Maharashtra government, following a decision made at the state Cabinet meeting on August 18, 2026, has now waived the fee. However, the exemption is not unconditional. The land must be utilized solely for renewable energy development; otherwise, the exemption will be revoked. If a company utilizing the waiver subsequently sells or repurposes the land, the government will reclaim the fee, including interest. This decision aims to reduce project expenditures and encourage substantial investments in Maharashtra's green energy sector.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: In a relief to renewable energy developers, the Maharashtra government has decided to waive the 25% land transfer fee levied when land acquired for projects such as solar and wind power is transferred from a parent company to its project-specific subsidiary. Decision Aims To Boost Investment The decision, taken by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on the directions of Chief…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}