PUNE: The Centre's push to set up a task force by Niti Aayog is likely to speed up the state government's pending amendment to the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 Act related to land titling in the monsoon session.On Tuesday , the central task force was appointed by Niti Aayog for land titling under the chairmanship of Tajamul Haque. It also includes Maharashtra settlement commissioner and director of land records S Chockolingam.
The appointment of the task force ready a roadmap, form a legal framework and recommend it to Parliament.While the recommendations would also highlight how the states will implement it, the Maharashtra government's attempt to ensure a litigation-free land title is still pending.
“The amendments have been proposed in the Maha rashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC) for land titling. The final process is yet to be completed,“ said Chockolingam, who will attending the central meeting on the issue on Thursday.
Having readied the project and following it up with the Centre and the state to clear land titles, the proposed amendments are set to provide all information related to immovable properties and deals.
Currently , there is no sy stem of recording titles over the property by a public authority and the purchasers are at the mercy of lawyers who have to do a search report and establish title. This will change with the amendments, stated senior revenue officials. “The draft bill to amend the MLRC, 1966 is expected to be tabled beginning July 24,“ he said.
He added, “The titling system will protect persons from any kind of malpractices in land deals.“
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