Maharashtra Launches ‘One State, One Registration’ Policy to Simplify Property Registration Across the State
Maharashtra Launches 'One State, One Registration' Policy to Simplify Property Registration Across the State
Pune | May 6, 2025 — The Maharashtra government has introduced the ‘One State, One Registration’ initiative, which came into effect on May 1, with the aim of making the process of registering property documents easier, more accessible, and citizen-centric. This reform allows property buyers to register documents at any sub-registrar office across the state, irrespective of the property’s actual location.
Previously, the rules mandated that property registration must be carried out at the sub-registrar office corresponding to the property’s location. For instance, a flat purchased in Pune had to be registered at a Pune-specific sub-registrar office—even if the office was overburdened or hard to reach—causing delays and logistical issues.
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Now, buyers can register their property at any of the state’s sub-registrar offices, whether in Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, or elsewhere, depending on what is most convenient for them. This change eliminates geographic restrictions and is expected to significantly reduce congestion at high-traffic registration offices.
The policy was first launched in Mumbai and expanded to Pune and Thane starting April 1. As of now, 49 offices in Pune and 27 in Thane are operating under the new system. The state government’s goal was to extend the policy across all 519 sub-registrar offices statewide by May 1, ensuring uniform access for all citizens.
How It Helps Property Buyers
The initiative is particularly beneficial in densely populated urban areas like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane where thousands of property transactions take place monthly. According to Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrasekhar Bawankule, the reform will reduce paperwork, save time, and ease pressure on local offices.
The reform also offers considerable relief to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), elderly citizens, and legal professionals by allowing for smoother document processing and flexibility in managing transactions without geographical constraints.
Impact on Costs
The policy does not change the stamp duty or registration charges, which are still based on the location and market value of the property. However, it can reduce related costs such as travel expenses, courier charges, or legal fees associated with follow-ups caused by delays.
Documents and Procedures Remain the Same
Despite the procedural flexibility, all legal requirements remain unchanged. Property transactions must still be accompanied by standard documentation, including sale deeds, lease agreements, gift deeds, 7/12 extracts, mutation records, tax receipts, identity verification (like PAN and Aadhaar cards), photographs, and an encumbrance certificate that confirms the property is free of legal dues.
Technology-Driven Modernisation
The state is also adopting technological upgrades to further support the property registration system. These include GIS-based e-measurements, drone mapping for land surveys, and blockchain integration for maintaining transparent and tamper-proof land records. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is overseeing these updates, which aim to increase accuracy, speed, and reduce the chances of fraud or data duplication.
Boost To The Real Estate Sector
With Maharashtra earning over ₹40 crore in stamp duty revenue in 2023 alone, the government expects this policy to stimulate more real estate activity and attract investment.
Industry experts have praised the move. This reform marks a major step toward digitising and democratising real estate transactions. It builds public trust, reduces bureaucratic friction, and could expand participation in the property market over time.
