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• The Maharashtra government has taken a major step towards regularising unauthorised properties in Ulhasnagar that existed before January 1, 2011.
• A high-level meeting at Mantralaya reviewed pending issues and proposed measures to simplify the ownership regularisation process.
• The government is considering reducing regularisation charges from 10% to 5% of the Ready Reckoner value and removing the requirement for a D Certificate.
• A dedicated task force will be set up to speed up approvals and issue ownership documents to eligible property holders.
• The move is expected to benefit lakhs of residents by providing legal ownership rights and enabling redevelopment of old and dilapidated buildings.
The Maharashtra government has moved a step closer to resolving Ulhasnagar’s long-pending property ownership issues after a high-level meeting at Mantralaya reviewed measures to regularise unauthorised properties across the city.
The meeting, chaired by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, was attended by senior officials from the Revenue Department, Stamp Department, Konkan Division, Thane district administration and the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation. The discussions focused on removing procedural hurdles that have delayed the implementation of the special legal framework created for regularising properties in Ulhasnagar.
The issue was raised by local MLA Kumar Ailani, who sought faster action on granting ownership rights to residents living in properties that have remained outside the formal ownership system for decades. Following the discussions, the state government agreed in principle to move ahead with the regularisation of unauthorised properties that existed before January 1, 2011.
The proposed exercise is expected to cover a large number of property categories, including chawls, flats, barracks, plots and structures identified under U-number, E-number and Chalta-number classifications. Many of these properties have been occupied for years but continue to face ownership-related complications due to incomplete documentation and historical land records.
Officials reviewed the challenges faced by residents despite the existence of a dedicated law for regularisation. Although legislative provisions have been introduced over the years, implementation has remained slow because of administrative procedures, multiple approvals and documentation requirements. As a result, thousands of families have been unable to secure clear ownership documents, transfer properties easily or undertake redevelopment projects.
One of the key decisions emerging from the meeting was the proposal to remove the requirement of obtaining a D Certificate while securing ownership rights. The government is also considering reducing the amount payable for obtaining ownership rights from 10% to 5% of the Ready Reckoner value. The proposed reduction is aimed at making the regularisation process more affordable and encouraging more property holders to participate.
To ensure faster implementation, the government has decided to establish a dedicated task force that will work specifically on pending regularisation cases. The task force will coordinate with various departments, process applications and help expedite the issuance of ownership documents.
According to Ailani, once land sanads are issued, property holders will become eligible to obtain D Form approvals for their buildings. This will be particularly important for owners of ageing and structurally weak buildings, as it will allow them to undertake redevelopment, reconstruction and repair work through the formal approval process.
Following the completion of regularisation, beneficiaries will be issued Property Cards, which will serve as legal proof of ownership. The availability of legally recognised ownership documents is expected to reduce disputes, improve transparency in property transactions and strengthen the city's redevelopment potential.
The latest development follows several efforts by the Maharashtra government in recent years to address property-related issues in Ulhasnagar. The city has a unique property ownership structure dating back decades, and successive governments have attempted to create mechanisms that would bring eligible properties into the formal system while providing long-term security to residents.
Ailani said the government had responded positively to the concerns raised by citizens and expressed confidence that the decisions taken during the meeting would soon be formalised through an official notification. Once implemented, the measures are expected to provide a long-awaited solution to one of Ulhasnagar's most significant urban and property-related challenges.
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