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Maharashtra Revenue Department fixes land-related queries via online portal

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Last Updated : 22nd Nov, 2022
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A website by the name maharashtracivilservice(dot)org, designed and developed by, a Senior Deputy Collector, has helped the state department resolve over 5,000 land related queries in quick succession. The website is supported by the Maharashtra Civil (Revenue) Services Organisation whose members sign up and respond to queries posted. Most queries pertain to land inheritance, land transfer, changing names on the property cards, etc. The website has over 20 lac visitors and over 3,00 active contributors. The entire website is in Marathi making the information available accessible to a larger audience.

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A website by the name maharashtracivilservice(dot)org, designed and developed by Dr. Vikas Naik, a Senior Deputy Collector for the Mumbai Suburban Region, has helped the state department resolve over 5,000 land related queries in quick succession. This voluntary web-based service was started by a group of deputy collectors after they recognised the need to make people aware of and educate them about land laws.




 



. Most queries receive any answer within four to five working days. The website currently has over 2,500 officers on board who regularly respond to queries from across the state. The website’s most popular feature is the Janpeeth tab where visitor can ask questions directly. Other sections include information about laws and acts related to land matters, government resolutions, books, presentations, etc.  



 



Most queries pertain to land inheritance, land transfer, changing names on the property cards, etc. A common concern amongst many is the unlawful removal of the daughter’s name from the 7/12 extract to deny her of her property rights. Once individuals receive answers from the portal, they contact the local offices and follow the dues process. The website has over 20 lac visitors and over 3,00 active contributors. The entire website is in Marathi making the information available accessible to a larger audience.
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