Pune: Maharashtra government has announced plans to increase the number of sub-registrar offices across the state in response to the rising demand for property transactions fueled by rapid urbanization and industrialization.

As buying and selling of assets such as land, homes, and shops have surged, citizens and local representatives have voiced the need for additional sub-registrar offices.

To address this need, the government has set new registration targets for each sub-registrar office. Urban offices are expected to handle 12,000 registrations annually, while rural offices will have a target of 8,000.

Areas that exceed these targets will see the establishment of new sub-registrar offices to ensure that citizens can access necessary services without undue delays.

The Registration and Stamps Department has been recognized as the second-largest revenue-generating department for the state, currently operating 520 sub-registrar offices.

These offices are crucial in providing essential document registration and related services to the public. The demand for new offices has grown particularly acute in certain regions where existing offices have been overwhelmed, receiving more than 8,000 documents for registration each year.

This initiative aims to decentralize services and ensure that all citizens, regardless of their location in the state, can receive prompt and efficient service.

A review of the operational efficiency of various sub-registrar offices has highlighted the need for this expansion, confirming that increased accessibility is essential to meet the evolving demands of the state's growing population.

Prachi Palav, the Chief Officer of the Revenue Department, has confirmed the issuance of the government decision to set these standards and facilitate the establishment of additional offices.

With this move, the government is responding directly to the needs of the community, ensuring that the registration process remains efficient and accessible for all.