Case Study of the Day: Maha Land Bank System

Context: The Aspirational District of Washim has created a unique repository of Government Land on a Portal, as a part of a State-wide programme in Maharashtra.

About the Maha Land Bank System

• The Maha Land Bank system is a digital platform launched by the Government of Maharashtra in India in 2018.
• It is an online system for managing and maintaining land records in the state of Maharashtra. The platform is aimed at creating a single-window system for all land-related services in the state.
• The Land Bank serves as a repository of information for taking policy decisions on the allocation of Government Land such as:
  • Provision of Affordable Housing
  • Irrigation
  • Public Supply
  • Self-supplied Industries
  •  Aquaculture
  •  Mining
  • Tree Plantation, etc.
• It is also a citizen-centric effort.
• It provides information about all types of Government Land (class of land viz. E, F, G, C, Nazul, City survey, etc.).
• It is a major step towards bridging the information asymmetry on land records and providing valuable information to the citizenry.

Situation Prior to the Land Bank System

• Prior to the launch of Maha Land Bank, the land records in Maharashtra were maintained in a fragmented manner, with multiple departments and agencies involved in the process.
• This led to delays, errors, and corruption in the land administration system. Land disputes were also common due to the lack of transparency in land transactions.

Benefits of the Measure

• Transparency: The platform brings transparency to the land administration system by providing access to accurate and up-to-date land records.
• Efficiency: The system allows for faster processing of land-related transactions, reducing delays and corruption.
• Centralized database: The platform creates a centralized database of land records, making it easier for citizens, developers, and investors to access land-related information.
• Ease of use: The platform is user-friendly and can be accessed online from anywhere, making it convenient for citizens and businesses to use.

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