Maharashtra's SIR Enumeration Concludes with Over 2 Crore Voters in Uncollectable Pool Maharashtra’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration phase concluded on Monday, marking the end of a critical phase in updating the state’s electoral rolls. As of 9pm on August 17, 78.82% of the state’s 9.78 crore electors had been digitized, while 21.18% were categorized as uncollectable, placing approximately 2.07 crore voters in a pool that may face deletion after verification and due process. These two categories accounted for 99.997% of the state’s electorate at the last official update. The 9pm figures are considered the latest available data for the exercise, which began on June 30. Final consolidated figures will be released by individual districts or state election authorities once the process is complete. Urban areas faced significant challenges during the enumeration. Thane recorded 61.52% digitization with 38.48% uncollectable, Mumbai City had 62.70% digitization and 37.30% uncollectable, Mumbai Suburban saw 65.90% digitization and 34.10% uncollectable, and Pune had 68.34% digitization and 31.65% uncollectable. In contrast, Vidarbha presented a different scenario. Based on district-wise 9pm percentages, the region’s 11 districts collectively had approximately 34.96 lakh electors in the uncollectable pool, which may be deleted from the electoral list. The figure is approximate due to the statewide sheet providing district-wise percentages rounded to two decimal places rather than exact uncollectable numbers. Nagpur stood out as the Vidarbha outlier, with 14.43 lakh electors, or 31.11%, in the uncollectable pool and 68.85% digitization. Amravati followed with around 3.53 lakh (13.86%) uncollectable electors, while Akola had approximately 2.77 lakh (17.36%) probable deletion cases.#maharashtra #special_intensive_revision #mumbai_suburban #state_election_authorities #mumbai_city
MahaRera Approves Over 10,000 Housing Projects in FY26 The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) has approved 10,379 housing projects during the financial year 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the state’s real estate sector. The approvals encompassed 4,204 new project registrations, 2,488 corrections to existing projects, and 3,687 extensions granted to ongoing developments. This data highlights the authority’s dual focus on regulatory oversight and fostering growth within the sector. The approvals were announced amid continued emphasis on transparency and compliance with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Developers are required to obtain MahaRera’s clearance for any alterations or timeline extensions beyond original plans. Officials stressed that such approvals are critical to maintaining project validity and ensuring timely completion, as delays without formal approval could classify projects as lapsed. Regionally, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) led with 5,494 approved projects, followed by Pune region with 3,566. Vidarbha accounted for 563 projects, Khandesh 520, and Marathwada 203, reflecting varying levels of activity across Maharashtra. At the district level, Pune topped the list with 3,150 projects, followed by Thane (1,714), Mumbai Suburban (1,696), and Raigad (939). Palghar reported 568 projects, while Nagpur contributed 474 of Vidarbha’s total. Nashik had 454 projects, Mumbai City 375, Sambhaji Nagar 155, and Kolhapur and Satara each recorded 145. Ratnagiri accounted for 134 projects. Developers are mandated to declare definitive completion timelines at registration, with any delays necessitating formal approval for extensions.#mumbai_metropolitan_region #maha_rera #maharashtra_real_estate_regulatory_authority #mumbai_suburban #pune_region
Pre-SIR Mapping Progress in Maharashtra's Urban Areas Lags Behind Rural Districts Maharashtra’s urban districts have emerged as the weakest links in the ongoing pre-special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, with key cities like Pune, Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur, and Mumbai City reporting significantly lower voter mapping coverage compared to the state’s overall average. Official data reveals that while the statewide average stands at 54.15%, urban centers lag far behind. Pune, the state’s second-largest city, has the lowest coverage at 27.47%, followed by Mumbai Suburban at 28.35%, Thane at 30.92%, Nagpur at 34.49%, and Mumbai City at 39.36%. These figures are particularly striking given that these districts account for a substantial portion of Maharashtra’s electorate. Pune alone has over 91.5 lakh electors, while Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Nagpur, and Mumbai City collectively hold more than 150 lakh voters. Despite this, the number of voters mapped so far remains proportionally low, slowing the overall progress of the exercise. A senior official attributed the slow pace to the frequent movement of people within cities and to other locations, making it difficult for booth level officers (BLOs) to trace voters. “In many cases, houses are found locked or occupants have moved out,” the official noted. This challenge is compounded by the initial shortage of BLOs on duty. For instance, Nagpur district, which has 4,610 BLOs assigned, initially had over 1,000 officers absent, which hindered early progress. While the number of absentee BLOs has since dropped to 250, the initial gap created a bottleneck in the mapping process. Low public engagement in urban areas has also contributed to the slow progress. Field staff report that urban residents are often reluctant to cooperate with BLOs, with many asking for appointments at later times.#nagpur #maharashtra #thane #pune #mumbai_suburban
