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The Maharashtra government plans to establish 60 property registration centres across the state to improve registration efficiency and reduce long queues at sub-registrar offices. Private entities will run these centres, while government staff will perform all registration work. The first phase will see five centres in Pune, Mumbai, Thane, and Nagpur, with operations expected within the next six months. A service fee of up to INR 6,000 per document will be charged in addition to government fees. Citizens and activists have raised concerns about extra costs and stressed upgrading existing offices first.
The Maharashtra government has approved the creation of 60 property registration centres across the state, with private entities providing management and infrastructure support. The move is aimed at easing pressure on the 517 government-run sub-registrar offices, which often face high footfall and long waiting times. Government staff will continue to handle all official registration work, ensuring the legal process remains fully under public authority. Advertisement
In the first phase, five centres will be established in high-demand cities including Pune, Mumbai, Thane, and Nagpur. Officials expect these centres to begin operations within the next six months after tenders are finalised for private operators. The centres will feature dedicated counters, digital facilities, and customer support to improve efficiency and reduce time taken for property registration.
Each private-operated centre is permitted to levy a service fee of up to INR 6,000 per registration, in addition to standard government charges. The exact fees will be confirmed once private operators are selected. This arrangement aims to provide faster processing, enhanced facilities, and more convenience for property buyers and sellers, particularly in urban areas with high transaction volumes.
The plan also includes a phased rollout across other regions. Around nine months after the initial launch, 25 more centres are expected in the Mumbai metropolitan region, Pune, Nashik, and other districts with high property registration activity. A third phase will cover remaining districts to ensure statewide accessibility.
Despite the expected convenience, public reaction has been mixed. Citizen groups and activists have questioned whether private centres should be introduced before basic facilities at existing government offices are upgraded. Many offices currently lack sufficient seating, functional restrooms, and water supply. Critics argue that strengthening existing infrastructure should be prioritised to ensure equitable public service.
Industry representatives have supported the plan for improving efficiency but emphasised that public service equity must not be compromised. While private centres could speed up processing for those willing to pay extra, authorities must ensure that the core registration services remain accessible and affordable for all.
The initiative reflects the government's approach to combining private-sector participation with public oversight to address administrative bottlenecks in property registration. Proper monitoring and phased implementation will be key to maintaining transparency, fairness, and trust among property buyers.
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