The Government of Maharashtra on April 15, 2026, issued the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, further to amend the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, the Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950, and the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Vidarbha Region) Act, 1958.
The following has been amended:
• Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948
The amendment aims to simplify land transfer and tenancy-related procedures, particularly by easing restrictions on the transfer of agricultural land and improving clarity in ownership rights. It focuses on reducing procedural delays, enabling better utilization of agricultural land, and facilitating legal regularisation of certain transactions that were previously restricted or ambiguous.
• Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Vidarbha Region) Act, 1958
For the Vidarbha region, the changes are intended to align provisions with current economic and agricultural realities. The amendment streamlines provisions relating to tenancy rights, land leasing, and transfer permissions, while also promoting ease of doing agriculture and reducing administrative hurdles for farmers and landholders.
• Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Hyderabad and Karnataka Areas) Act, 1958
In this Act, the amendment focuses on rationalising tenancy regulations and modernising outdated provisions. It seeks to bring uniformity in land-related permissions, simplify compliance requirements, and support efficient land use, particularly in regions historically governed by different tenancy frameworks.
[Notification no. – XVIII of 2026]
