The repeal of the ‘Tukde Bandi’ law offers relief to over 50 lakh families, enabling legal recognition of gunthewari properties in Pune and beyond. High costs remain a hurdle, but the change promises secure homes and better civic services.
Pune | 25 July, 2025: For countless families in Pune and across Maharashtra, a decades-long struggle for legal homeownership is nearing a breakthrough. The Maharashtra government has repealed the restrictive ‘Tukde Bandi’ law, a 2015 amendment that blocked the subdivision of small land parcels, stalling the regularization of gunthewari properties. These properties, often modest homes built without formal approval, number nearly 1 lakh in Pune alone, with only 800 regularized in the past five years. The decision, announced during the 2025 monsoon legislative session, could transform the lives of over 50 lakh families statewide by granting them legal titles and access to civic upgrades.
In Pune, where neighborhoods pulse with the dreams of working-class families, this reform is a beacon of hope. Gunthewari properties—small plots developed without official sanction—have long left residents in limbo, unable to secure building permissions or legal ownership. The repeal allows plots as small as one guntha (1,089 sq ft), subdivided before January 1, 2025, to be regularized, unlocking rights to water, electricity, and infrastructure. For families, this means stability, pride in their homes, and a chance to invest in their futures without fear of legal disputes.
Yet, challenges linger. The high costs of regularization, including registration fees and penalties, weigh heavily on small property owners. In Pune’s bustling communities, where many live paycheck to paycheck, these expenses can feel insurmountable. Residents and activists are urging the government to lower fees to ensure more families can benefit. The Pune Municipal Corporation awaits state guidance to streamline the process, with a committee tasked to refine implementation under the 2001 Gunthewari Act.
This reform is more than a policy shift—it’s a lifeline for families who’ve built lives on these plots, from cramped city lanes to sprawling suburbs. It promises not just legal security but also revenue for civic bodies to improve roads, sanitation, and utilities. As Pune embraces this change, the hope is for an inclusive approach that makes regularization affordable, ensuring every family can call their house a home.
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