Mumbai, March 23 (NationPress) Maharashtra's Revenue Minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, announced on Monday in the Legislative Assembly that the property mutation process (ferfar) within the Mumbai City district has been fully transformed into a digital format. This initiative is anticipated to assist nearly 3 million residents by making property transactions more efficient.

Previously, the varied computerisation systems used for property cards in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra had led to significant delays. The government has now unified these systems, with approximately 27,847 property cards across 19 revenue divisions and four town planning schemes accessible on mahabhumi.gov.in and the District Collector’s website.

For the first time, online applications are now available for 45 types of mutations, which include sale deeds, inheritance (warsa), gift deeds, leaseholds, mortgages, road setbacks, reservations, and land acquisitions. Residents can submit and monitor their applications from home, eliminating the necessity to visit government offices. Minister Bawankule also praised Mumbai City Collector Aanchal Goyal for the effective execution of this project.

In response to another inquiry, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif reassured the Assembly that the cobalt machine at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) will soon be operational. This statement came after MLA Nitin Raut raised concerns about the non-functional cancer treatment equipment in Nagpur.

The minister noted that the current cobalt machine, in operation since 2015, needs new radioactive sources. Administrative and technical approval has been granted for Rs 1 crore through the District Planning Committee, with funds set to be released in April. Additionally, a modern Linear Accelerator (LINAC) has been approved, with a purchase order placed on February 20, 2026, and the machine is expected to be functional within six months.

Meanwhile, in response to a 'Calling Attention' motion by MLA Mahesh Baldi regarding development efforts on historic hills, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik reiterated the government’s dedication to preserving heritage sites while honoring local sentiments. The discussion particularly highlighted Dronagiri Mountain in Uran (Raigad district), which holds deep emotional and religious significance.

The minister clarified that, following directives from the Central government and Supreme Court, any commercial, residential, or developmental projects on hills exceeding a height of 100 meters must undergo thorough scrutiny and comply with rigorous environmental regulations.