A Super Simple Guide for Teens (and Everyone) on Regularisation of Unapproved Plots in India
Hey! Imagine you and your family finally bought a piece of land or built your dream house… but then someone says, “Oops, it’s not fully legal!”
That happens to lakhs of people in India. The good news? The government gives you a chance to fix it through something called regularisation of unapproved plots, which simply means making your land 100% legal.
This fixing process regularisation of unapproved plots is super helpful because it protects your home, your money, and your peace of mind.
Let’s make it super easy to understand – no boring big words, promise!
Why Should You Care? (regularisation of unapproved plots)
If your plot or building is “unapproved”, these bad things can happen:
- Banks won’t give loans on it
- The government can send a bulldozer one day
- You can’t sell it easily – nobody wants to buy trouble!
- You can’t build extra floors or even get electricity/water properly
But when you go through the regularisation of unapproved plots, everything becomes safe, legal, and valuable again.
Big News for Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, Thane, etc.) – regularisation of unapproved plots
The Maharashtra government just made things WAY easier in 2025!
They have two cool schemes right now:
- Tiny Plot Fix (New Rule – 2025)
- If your plot is smaller than 1 Guntha (about 1,089 sq ft – that’s a small plot!)
- AND it was split before 1st January 2025
- → You can now make it fully legal, sometimes even for FREE!
- Gunthewari Fix (Old Rule – Still Running)
- If you already built a house on an unapproved plot before 31 December 2020
- → You can still fix it and get proper papers
More than 50 lakh families can breathe easy because of these rules!
Who Can Use These Schemes?
You can, if:
- Your plot/house was made before the cut-off date (check the dates above)
- You have proof that it belongs to you (like sale paper, gift paper, etc.)
- It’s not built on a lake, river, forest, army land, or any “no-building” zone
How to Do It – Just 6 Easy Steps
- Check if you qualify – Ask the local office or check online
- Collect your papers
- Proof you own it
- Tax receipts
- A simple map of your plot
- Apply online – Most states have easy websites (in Maharashtra it’s aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in)
- Officers will visit and check – They’ll measure and see everything
- Pay the fee – It depends on where your plot is and how big the mistake was (sometimes small plots pay almost nothing!)
- Get your legal certificate – Boom! Your plot is now 100% safe and you can sell, build, or take loans on it.
How Much Money Do You Need?
- Small residential plots → usually the cheapest (sometimes free now!)
- Big or commercial plots → more money
- In cities like Mumbai & Pune → fees are higher because land is costly
- Rough idea for Gunthewari in Maharashtra → around 5-10% of the land’s government value
Special Tip for NRI Bros & Sisters Living Abroad
You don’t have to fly to India!
- Give Power of Attorney (POA) to mom, dad, or a trusted person here
- Get it signed at the Indian Embassy in your country
- They can do everything online for you
Conclusion
Fixing your plot is like getting a health check-up for your property. Do it today and sleep peacefully tomorrow. No more tension about “what if someone takes it away?”
Your house or land is probably the biggest thing your family owns. Give it the safety it deserves!
Got questions? Ask your parents to visit the government website or talk to a trusted property helper. Take action now – turn your “problem plot” into a “proud, legal home”!
About lawcrust Realty
At LawCrust Realty, we stand apart as a premium real estate consulting partner for NRIs worldwide, offering end-to-end solutions in Property Management, Property Regularisation, Construction & Redevelopment, and Project Management Consulting.
Rooted in a legacy of legal and hybrid consulting, we understand the unique challenges NRIs face in managing and safeguarding Indian assets. Our mission is to bridge these gaps through compliance-driven execution, strategic foresight, and client-first innovation.
Whether it’s managing NRI-held properties, transforming long-pending assets into legally regularised holdings, or delivering turnkey redevelopment solutions LawCrust Realty combines authority with accessibility.
By choosing us, you don’t just solve property challenges from overseas you future-proof your assets with one of India’s most trusted and forward-thinking realty partners.
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