The process of land acquisition and laws governing use of land has posed significant challenges for prospective buyers in Maharashtra. The Government of Maharashtra has recently notified the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2025 bringing in significant reforms to the framework governing land-use and conversion simplifying the process of land transactions. This note aims to provide an overview of the new legal framework and practical considerations involved in obtaining non-agricultural status for land parcels in Maharashtra.

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This insight has been authored by Avikshit Moral and Preeti Dhar from S&R Associates. They can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected], respectively, for any questions. This insight is intended only as a general discussion of issues and is not intended for any solicitation of work. It should not be regarded as legal advice and no legal or business decision should be based on its content.