"One state, one registration" scheme launching in Pune, Thane

The "one state, one registration" scheme will launch in Pune and Thane on April 1, allowing residents to register land documents at any sub-registrar office in their district. This expands previous limitations, enabling city residents to register properties in rural areas. The initiative follows a successful rollout in Mumbai, where over 600 documents were registered. The scheme aims to reduce travel time and processing delays for property transactions, with plans to upgrade registration systems across all 519 offices in Maharashtra. The registration department has achieved 95% of its revenue target for the fiscal year, collecting over Rs 52,210 crore. Increased registration activity is noted, with many buyers completing transactions before potential rate increases in the next financial year.