Maharashtra : 1st State to Provide Digitally Signed Documents

Maharashtra has become the first state to issue a crucial land ownership document online and accept a digital signature on it.

• These digitally-signed land record receipts, also known as the 7/12 receipts would check irregularities and bring in transparency.
• Eight lakh 7/12 documents were generated with space for digital signatures. 
• These receipts establishes the ownership of the land, and are primarily used by farmers while applying for loans.
• It is also used by the government during crop surveys and to extend various facilities.
• Now with the help of these digitally signed land records, farmers can avail of the land ownership document without going to any government office. 
• To get the document digitally, one can log on to mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in. 

Expected Questions

Question 1. What is the other name for the digitally signed land record receipts?
7/12 receipts

Question 2. Who is the current CM of Maharashtra?
Devendra Fadnavis

Question 3. What is the full form of RERA?
Real Estate (Regulation and Development)

Question 4. Which day is celebrated as Maharashtra Day?
1st May