Meeting with Hon. Chandrakant Bawankule, Revenue Minister on April 8, 2026
Under the leadership of President Sukhraj Nahar, a high-level meeting was convened with Hon. Chandrakant Bawankule, Revenue Minister, Government of Maharashtra, with CREDAI-MCHI and the Joint Task Force comprising NAREDCO, BDA, and PEATA. District Collectors across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region also participated virtually to deliberate on key revenue-related issues affecting the real estate sector.
CREDAI-MCHI was represented by Shri Rushi Mehta – Hon. Secretary, Shri Dominic Romell – Past President, Shri Shailesh Puranik – Senior Vice President, Shri Gurminder Singh Seera – Vice President, Shri Husain Lalani – Joint Treasurer, Shri Ricardo Romell – Joint Secretary, and Shri Keval Valambhia – Chief Operations Officer.
Key Outcomes of the Meeting:
- The Hon. Minister, Chandrakant Bawankule, raised concerns over unjustified royalty issues and directed Ashwini Bhide to convene a stakeholder meeting for resolution.
- A fully online system for royalty permissions and payments will be introduced to eliminate manual processes.
- Validity of royalty permissions will be extended from 1 month to 6 months, with upfront payment for total excavation.
- Property transactions will be automatically updated in PR Cards based on Index-II records.
- NA charges under Regional Plans will be processed online without Collector intervention; the system is expected to go live by 10th May.
The meeting was constructive and outcome-oriented, addressing key industry concerns with clarity and urgency. The Hon. Minister assured timely implementation of all decisions, reflecting a proactive approach towards resolving sectoral challenges.