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Can I buy land in Maharashtra?

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Yes, no Section 63 permission required

Maharashtra restricts agricultural land by occupation, not state of origin. Only certified agriculturists can buy agri land freely under Section 63 of the MTAL Act, 1948.

Non-agriculturists need District Collector permission for agri land. Non-agricultural land in municipal limits or zoned NA is open to all.

By district
36
Open across all 36 districts
Can buy freely with valid agriculturist certificate.
Who is an 'Agriculturist' in Maharashtra?
A person who personally cultivates land

Under Section 2(2) of the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, an 'agriculturist' is a person who cultivates land personally — themselves, through family labour, or through hired labour under personal supervision.

Records that prove agriculturist status
7/12 Extract (Saat-Baara Utara)
Primary land record showing ownership, area and crop history. Issued by the Talati.
8-A Extract (Khate Utara)
Account holding register listing all survey numbers held by the cultivator in the village.
6-D Mutation Entry
Mutation register entry recording how the land was acquired (sale, inheritance, partition).
Agriculturist Certificate
Issued by the Tehsildar via the Aaple Sarkar portal; the cleanest single-document proof.
Land Revenue Receipts
Chalan or e-challan receipts showing payment of land revenue / cess in your name.
Talathi Cultivation Certificate
Letter from the village Talati confirming you (or your family) personally cultivate the land.
Walk me through the Section 63 application
typically 3–6 months
  1. 1
    Verify land classification

    Obtain the 7/12 extract from the Talati and check whether the land is already non-agricultural, falls within municipal limits, or is designated as NA in the regional plan. If yes, Section 63 permission is not required.

  2. 2
    Prepare the application

    Submit the prescribed application to the District Collector's Revenue / Land Department, typically at the District Collectorate.

  3. 3
    Attach supporting documents

    7/12 extract (current ownership), 8-A extract (mutation record), revenue tax receipts for the last 3 years, village map showing property size and boundaries, and proof of identity (Aadhaar, PAN, passport).

  4. 4
    Document scrutiny

    The Collector's office reviews the documents and the proposed end-use.

  5. 5
    Collector's order

    The Collector issues a written approval (with end-use conditions) or a rejection letter.

  6. 6
    Stamp and register

    If approved, execute the sale deed, pay stamp duty, and register at the Sub-Registrar Office. Update mutation in the village records.

Section 63 permission is rarely granted for general agricultural use. Approvals are easier when the proposed end-use is industrial, educational, or healthcare under post-2016 amendments. Decisions typically take 3 to 6 months.

What you can do without Section 63
  • Lease agricultural land for cultivation for up to 2 years without Section 63 permission.
  • Purchase land already classified as 'non-agricultural' in revenue records, anywhere in the state.
  • Purchase land within Municipal Corporation or Council limits, where Section 63 does not apply.
  • Form a registered cooperative farming society under the Cooperative Societies Act, which can hold agricultural land collectively.
  • Apply for an Agriculturist Certificate via the Aaple Sarkar portal (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in) if you, your parent or grandparent owned agricultural land.
Attempting to circumvent Section 63 via benami arrangements is a criminal offence
  • Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act (as amended 2016).
  • Penalty: 1–7 years rigorous imprisonment + fine up to 25% of fair market value.
  • Property can be confiscated by the government.
  • Section 84C of the MTAL Act allows the Mamlatdar to declare the transfer void; the land then vests in the State Government.
  • The local 'name-lender' can simply refuse to return the land, leaving the outsider with no legal recourse.

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