Maharashtra’s Urban Land Revolution: Why CTS Numbers Are Redefining Property Rights

By Dr. Danish Lambe, Editor-in-Chief, YIIPPEE® News Network


In Maharashtra’s rapidly urbanizing landscape, one of the most overlooked yet game-changing reforms is the transition from traditional land identifiers—Survey Numbers and Gat Numbers—to City Title Survey (CTS) Numbers. This technical shift is now reshaping everything from deemed conveyance, self-redevelopment, and property taxation, to FSI calculations and urban land litigation.… Read More

From Survey Numbers to CTS: How Maharashtra’s Urban Areas Are Transforming Land Records

By Dr. Danish Lambe

Introduction

Land records are the backbone of property ownership, urban planning, and revenue generation. In Maharashtra, the transition from traditional Survey Numbers (Gat No.) to City Survey Numbers (CTS) has been a game-changer for urban governance. While Mumbai and its neighboring regions like Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Mira-Bhayandar have successfully adopted the CTS system, many smaller Nagar Palikas (Municipal Councils) still struggle with outdated land records.… Read More

Waqf Properties & Our Responsibilities – STAR FOUNDATION – Iqbal Mahadik, Dr. Danish Lambe

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Waqf Properties aur Hamari Zimmedariyan – STAR FOUNDATION – Iqbal Mahadik, Dr. Danish Lambe

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Trust and Society vs Section 8 Company: A Comprehensive Comparison of Registration and Annual Costs

by Dr. Danish Lambe

Trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies are three distinct legal structures for setting up NGOs in India. They differ in registration processes, annual costs, and operational procedures. In Maharashtra, it is common to register a trust and society together, whereas a Section 8 company is preferred for its structured governance and transparency.… Read More