The Maharashtra government, to further promote e-governance, has granted full legal validity to Digital 7/12 extracts and other vital land records (8-A, Ferfar). Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday said that the government has released a government resolution to implement new Rules for Digital Land Records under the 2025 Act, reported news agency IANS.

“Proudly announcing a massive leap in E-Governance for Maharashtra. No more dependency, no more queues. There will be Trust Through Tech as extracts like 7/12, 8A, and Mutation (Ferfar) are secured with a Digital Signature, QR Code, and a 16-digit verification number; Talathi's stamp is not required. This paves the way for affordable access, as anyone can get an official and verified extract for just Rs 15. The digital extracts will be acceptable for all government work. This is our commitment to transparency, speed, and ease of business,” said Minister Bawankule, reported IANS.