Mumbai gets online property mutation facility, says Maha Minister
Mumbai, March 23
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the process for property mutation in the Mumbai City district has been digitised.
The move is expected to benefit approximately 3 million residents by streamlining property transactions. He told the House that earlier, different computerisation systems for property cards in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra had caused delays.
The government has now synchronised these systems. Approximately 27,847 property cards across 19 revenue divisions and four town planning schemes are now available on mahabhumi.gov.in and the District Collector's website, he said.
According to the minister, for the first time, online applications have been opened for 45 types of mutations, including sale deeds, inheritance (warsa), gift deeds, leaseholds, mortgages, road setbacks, reservations and land acquisitions. Citizens can now apply and track the status of their applications from home, eliminating the need to visit government offices. He also commended Mumbai City Collector Aanchal Goyal for the successful implementation of the initiative.
Replying to another question, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif assured the House that the cobalt machine at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) will soon be functional. He was responding to a query raised by MLA Nitin Raut regarding non-functional cancer treatment equipment in Nagpur.
The minister said that the existing cobalt machine, in use since 2015, required new radioactive sources. Administrative and technical approval has been granted for Rs 1 crore through the District Planning Committee, and funds will be released in April. To provide advanced care, a state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator (LINAC) has also been approved. The purchase order was placed on February 20, 2026, and the machine is expected to be operational within six months, he added.
Meanwhile, in response to a 'Calling Attention' motion by MLA Mahesh Baldi regarding developmental work on historic hills, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik told the Assembly that the government is committed to preserving heritage sites while respecting local sentiments. The discussion specifically focused on Dronagiri Mountain in Uran (Raigad district), which holds significant emotional and religious value.
The minister clarified that, as per Central government and Supreme Court directives, any commercial, residential or developmental activity on hills exceeding a height of 100 metres requires rigorous scrutiny and strict adherence to environmental laws.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good news, but I'll believe it when I see it. Government websites often crash or have glitches. They need to ensure proper backend support and customer service helplines. Still, a step in the right direction. The part about synchronising Mumbai's system with the rest of Maharashtra was long overdue.
While the property mutation news is positive, my attention is on the cobalt machine in Nagpur. Cancer patients have been suffering due to non-functional equipment since 2015? It's shocking that it took an MLA's question to get things moving. Approving funds now is good, but this delay is unacceptable. Health should be the top priority.
As an NRI looking to handle some family property matters in Mumbai, this online facility could be a game-changer. No more relying on relatives to stand in queues at the collector's office. If the tracking is transparent, it will bring huge relief to the diaspora. Well done to Collector Aanchal Goyal and the team!
The part about Dronagiri Mountain is crucial. Development is necessary, but not at the cost of our natural and religious heritage. Happy to see the minister mention Supreme Court directives. Hope they walk the talk and protect these sites. Jai Maharashtra! 🇮🇳
Digitising 45 types of mutations is impressive scope. Gift deeds, inheritance, leases... this covers most scenarios. The real test will be how fast the approvals come. If the online system just digitizes the application but the actual process remains slow, then it's only half a solution. Fingers crossed!
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