Conversion Of Government Lands Into Occupancy Class I Lands

Reference may be made to our Article titled 'The Sixth Type of Transfer' published on 17th August, 2018, wherein we had explained the various transfers in India and type of rights under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 ("Code"). To have a better understanding of this Article, this Article should be read in conjunction with our previous Article.

In the year 2012, the Government had come up with a Policy to convert Leasehold Lands into Occupancy Class II lands along with the policy for renewal of lease with the calculation of lease premium. However, the Policy received a lukewarm response in respect of the conversion and several litigations were filed objecting to the lease renewal policy on account of being too expensive.