Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 with Rules

This comprehensive volume provides an authoritative commentary on the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, together with the relevant Rules, presenting statutory text, explanatory notes, and practical guidance for day-to-day revenue administration. The book explains essentials such as land records management (7/12 extracts), mutation procedures, preparation and maintenance of village forms, survey and settlement operations, classification and assessment of land, occupancy and cultivation rights, and powers and duties of revenue officers from talathi to Collector. It addresses procedural aspects like registration of entries, correction of records, appeals and revisions, encroachment handling, and disposal of government lands, integrating key judgments, government circulars and specimen formats. Designed for both field officers and legal practitioners, the volume includes model applications, checklists for mutation and revision, flowcharts of procedural steps, and practical tips for resolving common disputes. Special emphasis is placed on bridging statute with field practice — clarifying where rules supplement the Code and illustrating administrative compliance. Whether used in litigation, revenue administration, conveyancing or academic study, this book is a dependable, single-source reference for navigating land law and revenue processes in Maharashtra.