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Agriculture
Maharashtra Launches Probe into Illegal Farmland Purchases Near Goa
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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The Maharashtra government has announced a probe into allegations that non‑residents are acquiring farmland illegally in areas bordering Goa.
The Maharashtra government has ordered an investigation into claims that outsiders are purchasing farmland illegally in regions adjacent to Goa. The probe will examine the legality of recent land transactions and assess whether they comply with state and central land‑use regulations.
Officials say the investigation will involve a review of land records, purchase deeds and the identities of the buyers. The state is also looking into whether any local authorities have facilitated or overlooked the transactions.
The probe comes amid growing concerns about the protection of agricultural land in Maharashtra and the enforcement of the Land Acquisition Act. If violations are found, the government may seek to reverse the sales or impose penalties on the parties involved.
The investigation is expected to be completed within a few weeks, after which the state will release a report outlining its findings and any recommended actions.
Officials say the investigation will involve a review of land records, purchase deeds and the identities of the buyers. The state is also looking into whether any local authorities have facilitated or overlooked the transactions.
The probe comes amid growing concerns about the protection of agricultural land in Maharashtra and the enforcement of the Land Acquisition Act. If violations are found, the government may seek to reverse the sales or impose penalties on the parties involved.
The investigation is expected to be completed within a few weeks, after which the state will release a report outlining its findings and any recommended actions.