Majhe Ghar scheme: Over 5,000 applications approved, here's how to apply

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that more than 5,000 applications have been approved under the Majhe Ghar scheme, with around 3,000 ownership orders ready for distribution to beneficiaries.As part of the rollout, 1,000 ownership orders are set to be handed over to homeowners in South Goa at an event in Margao’s Ravindra Bhavan on Thursday. Sawant also said that over 95 per cent of houses located on government land are owned by Goans.Sawant said the state government would not permit migrants or any other individuals to construct illegal houses in Goa, stressing that the administration is committed to preventing unauthorised development.“My govt does not promote illegal construction in Goa. We have streamlined the process so that there is no illegal house constructed in Goa,” the chief minister said.He also said that dedicated help counters have been set up to address concerns related to the Majhe Ghar scheme and assist applicants in resolving any queries.

What is the Majhe Ghar scheme?

The Majhe Ghar Housing Scheme, also known as the Mhaje Ghar Yojana, is a housing regularisation programme launched by the Goa government to grant legal ownership rights to residents living in houses built on government and community lands. The scheme was formally inaugurated in October 2025 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant.As part of the initiative, the Goa Legislative Diploma No. 2070 (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced provisions allowing the regularisation of dwelling houses constructed on comunidade land before February 28, 2014, by landless individuals.The Goa Regularisation of Unauthorised Construction (Amendment) Bill, 2025, also opened a fresh two-year window for applicants who either missed earlier deadlines or had their applications rejected. Under the amended rules, consent from co-owners is no longer required, while the permissible area limits have been increased to 600 square metres in rural areas and 1,000 square metres in urban areas.Under the scheme, deputy collectors are required to examine and dispose of any objections or suggestions within 30 days after the notice period expires before approving regularisation of houses on government land.Beneficiaries granted ownership rights under the scheme will not be allowed to sell, transfer or otherwise alienate the land, or any part of it, for a period of 20 years from the date of regularisation. Even after the 20-year period, any transfer will remain subject to government approval.The rules also provide penalties for misuse of the scheme. Applicants found to have submitted false declarations or forged documents to obtain allotment of government land may face imprisonment of up to two years, a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh, or both.

How to apply

• Applicants must first identify the category under which they are applying.• Applicants classified under Category A (Original Allottee or Legal Heir) are required to submit Form I.• Applicants falling under Category C (Unauthorised Occupant) must submit Form II.• The application form must be filled out with all required details, including the plot/survey number, subdivision, village and taluka.• Applicants must also provide details of the original allotment order, wherever applicable.• A declaration as prescribed in the respective application form must be submitted along with the application.

Documents required include:

i) Duly filled application form.ii) Proof of Identity (Aadhar Card).iii) Proof of Residence (Ration Card).iv) Photographs of the existing structure from all four sides.v) Copy of Electricity Bill.vi) Copy of Water Supply Bill. vii) A sworn Affidavit.viii) Copy of the original allotment Order and subsequent Orders (if any)For Category A (Legal Heir): Birth Certificate of applicant, Death Certificate of original allottee, Succession Deed/Inventory Order.For Category C: Any document showing transfer/occupation, details on how the plot was acquired.The administration has emphasised that the scheme is intended to regularise eligible existing dwellings and should not be seen as a window for fresh encroachments or unauthorised construction, warning that strict action will be taken against violations.