Technical Glitches Halt Land Measurement Applications in Maharashtra

Pune, 24th January 2026: The state revenue department’s E-Measurement 2.0 online system, introduced to streamline and expedite land survey procedures, is facing severe technical issues. These glitches are causing significant delays, with applications remaining pending for over six months.

Every month, around 2.5 to 2.75 lakh applications are filed across Maharashtra for various land measurement-related tasks, such as boundary demarcation, conversion to non-agricultural (NA) status, and plot amalgamation. While the process has moved online, applicants are encountering frequent portal malfunctions when uploading scanned documents.

In many instances, applications are rejected after two to three months, even when all required documents have been submitted. The land records department often cites 'incomplete documentation' as the reason. Instead of allowing applicants to correct errors, citizens are instructed to submit fresh applications, forcing them to restart the entire process and wait for months again.

The delays have resulted in financial losses, particularly for those waiting to begin construction or complete property transactions. Several applicants have reported that despite multiple attempts, their land surveys have not been conducted even after six months.

Sudhir Kulkarni, president of the Civil Rights Organisation, stated that the department’s claim that E-Measurement 2.0 has improved efficiency does not align with the actual experiences on the ground. 'The portal does not clearly display the survey fee. Applicants have to visit land records offices just to find out how much they need to pay,' he said.

Citizens also report that applications are being rejected despite submitting all prescribed documents, including akarbandh, partition records, provisional layout approval from the municipal corporation, commencement certificates, and non-agricultural clearance. Each time, officials cite the same reason—insufficient documentation.

Affected applicants have demanded urgent technical improvements to the portal, clear instructions on fees and documents, and a system that allows the correction of minor errors without requiring a fresh application. They argue that the current setup defeats the purpose of online governance and is causing unnecessary hardship.

The state revenue department has acknowledged the issues and promised to take corrective measures. However, the delay in implementing these solutions continues to frustrate citizens and disrupt critical real estate activities in Maharashtra.

The Civil Rights Organisation and other civic bodies are calling for a more transparent and user-friendly system to address these challenges. They emphasize the need for better communication and support for applicants to ensure that the E-Measurement 2.0 system functions as intended, facilitating rather than hindering land measurement processes.