In a major policy move, the Maharashtra government has approved a simplified and process to regularise land transactions previously deemed invalid under the Fragmentation Act. The Revenue Department has issued fresh standing orders directing all district and divisional authorities to begin implementing the changes immediately. This decision is expected to bring relief to nearly , impacting close to across the state.

Under the new framework, thousands of long-pending property transactions—stalled due to restrictions under the Fragmentation Act—will now receive full legal recognition. Importantly, the notation “transaction in violation of Fragmentation Act” will be removed from the , clearing the path for lawful ownership.

The new rules apply to land purchases carried out between .

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