Maharashtra has ordered that all government leasehold lands be recorded in revenue records with the state government as the sole occupant, while leaseholders will be listed under “Other Rights”. The move aims to prevent ownership claims based on revenue entries and reduce disputes over public land.

Maharashtra has ordered that all government leasehold lands be recorded in revenue records with the state government as the sole occupant, while leaseholders will be listed under…

The decision comes amid growing concerns over encroachments, disputed ownership claims and unauthorised transfers of government land across the state.