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Maharashtra Mandates Aadhaar for Property Registration from October 1 to Combat Fraud
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 01:12
Maharashtra Mandates Aadhaar for Property Registration from October 1 to Combat Fraud
- •Aadhaar authentication is now mandatory for immovable property document registration in Maharashtra starting October 1.
- •The measure aims to curb fraudulent transactions and impersonation, covering 63 types of documents including sale, purchase, and mortgage deeds.
- •Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated that the decision, instructed by CM Devendra Fadnavis, will eliminate fraud involving fake witnesses and parties.
- •Applicants must provide an Aadhaar number or proof of application; those without Aadhaar need to submit other government IDs and relationship proof.
- •Special provisions are made for children and eligible categories, ensuring no denial of registration solely due to the unavailability of an Aadhaar number.
Key Questions Answered
Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for 63 types of immovable property documents in Maharashtra, which include sale, purchase, mortgage, and partition deeds.
Applicants without an Aadhaar number must submit proof that they have applied for Aadhaar, along with other government-issued identity documents and proof establishing their relationship with the person concerned in the transaction.
Yes, special provisions exist for minors; for individuals under 18, an Aadhaar enrolment application is made with parental or guardian consent, and no eligible beneficiary will be denied registration solely due to the unavailability of an Aadhaar number.
