Nagpur’s long-pending land worries have found breathing space. The state government has extended the Special Amnesty Scheme (2024-25) for Nazul leaseholders by another year, from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. The Revenue and Forest Department issued the order on August 26.
Nazul land—government-owned plots leased out since British times—covers prime Nagpur areas like Sadar, Sitabuldi, Mahal, Dharampeth, Civil Lines, Seminary Hills, Cotton Market, Jaripatka and parts of North Nagpur. Over 10,000 households live here, but most leases have lapsed, leaving residents without ownership rights. This means they cannot sell, mortgage, or redevelop their properties.
The Amnesty Scheme offers a lifeline. Leaseholders can now convert land into freehold (Bhogwatdar Class-1) by paying just 2% of market value. Pending lease rent can be settled at a token 0.02% of land value, while violations of lease conditions can be regularized at 1% of market value. For instance, a 3,000 sq ft Civil Lines plot worth ₹1 crore can be converted into freehold for only ₹2 lakh—a fraction of earlier costs.
Experts say this will unlock redevelopment in central Nagpur, boost property values, and give families clear titles needed for bank loans. Local representatives argued that middle-class families should not lose homes due to missed deadlines, and the government has responded.
But the clock is ticking. After July 2026, concessions vanish, and leaseholders will face the old, stricter rules with penalties. For thousands of Nagpur families, this truly is the final window to secure permanent ownership.
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