Mumbai, July 8 -- In a major crackdown on irregular land transactions, the Maharashtra government has ordered a comprehensive, time-bound investigation into all land parcels currently held by Christian missionary institutions across the state.
The state government's decision, which has sent ripples through political and administrative circles, aims to verify land titles and identify potential encroachments or illegal ownership transfers. In a significant policy move aimed at streamlining land administration,Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced the directive on Wednesday, mandating that the probe be completed within the next three months.
Bawankule, while addressing the Legislative Assembly, announced that the state-wide ver...