Introduction Mhaje Ghar Yojana is a special housing regularisation initiative launched by the Government of Goa on 4 October 2025 to provide legal ownership and occupancy rights to eligible residents living in long-standing residential properties. The scheme mainly focuses on resolving land ownership and documentation issues faced by families residing on Government land, Comunidade land, 20-Point Programme plots, and certain categories of unauthorised constructions. Through this scheme, eligible applicants can regularise their existing dwelling houses and obtain legal documents such as Class I Occupancy Sanad, regularisation certificates, title documents, or other approved ownership records. The initiative covers houses constructed before 28 February 2014 and aims to provide greater housing security, legal protection, and clarity regarding property ownership. The scheme also introduces simplified facilities for house repairs, house number bifurcation, document verification, and application support through GoaOnline services and special facilitation camps. Eligible beneficiaries can submit applications through the concerned Revenue authorities and complete the regularisation process as per the applicable legal provisions. Benefits Legal recognition of existing residential houses and eligible land. Issue of Class I Occupancy Sanad or other ownership documents. Regularisation of eligible houses on Government and Comunidade land. Conversion of eligible 20-Point Programme plots into Class I Occupancy. Facility for regularisation of certain unauthorised constructions. Permission for repair of existing dwelling houses through simplified procedures. House number bifurcation services for eligible properties. Support through verification camps and document assistance centres. Additional financial assistance for eligible ST families under related schemes. Protection for eligible pending cases during the application process. Eligibility Applicant must occupy a qualifying residential house covered under the scheme. Dwelling house should generally be constructed before 28 February 2014. Applicable to eligible occupants of Government land, Comunidade land, 20-Point Programme plots, and authorised categories of unauthorised constructions. Applicant must satisfy land ownership, residence, and occupancy conditions prescribed under the relevant category. Government land applicants should meet landless person and residence requirements, wherever applicable. 20-Point Programme beneficiaries must fulfil original allotment conditions. Property should not fall under prohibited land categories specified under the law. Required fees, premiums, compensation charges, and documents must be submitted. Documents Prescribed application form. Identity proof. Residence proof of Goa. Proof of construction or existence of dwelling house. Form I & XIV / Form D (where applicable). Survey plan and site plan. Zoning Certificate (if required). House number details. House tax receipts. Electricity or water bills. 20-Point Programme allotment letter (if applicable). Residence Certificate issued by Mamlatdar. Affidavit or self-declaration. Relevant Government notices or orders. Proof of fee, premium, or compensation payment. Legal Framework Section 38A, Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968: Regularisation of eligible houses on Government land. Article 372-B: Regularisation of eligible houses on Comunidade land. 20-Point Programme Policy: Conversion and regularisation of allotted plots. Goa Regularisation of Unauthorised Construction Act, 2016: Regularisation of eligible unauthorised structures. Area Limits Land Category Maximum Area Allowed Government Land Up to 400 sq. metres Comunidade Land Up to 300 sq. metres Application Fee Category Fee Government Land Application ₹100 Comunidade Land Application ₹100 Process to Apply Identify the applicable category of property. Obtain the prescribed application form. Fill in all required details accurately. Attach supporting documents and affidavits. Pay the prescribed application fee. Deposit applicable premium, compensation, or penalty charges. Submit the application to the concerned Deputy Collector, Mamlatdar, or Revenue Authority. Participate in document verification and field inspection, if required. Respond to any deficiency notices issued by authorities. After approval, collect the Sanad, occupancy certificate, or regularisation order. Important Conditions Regularised land must be used only for residential purposes. Transfer or sale restrictions may apply for up to 20 years. Submission of false information can lead to cancellation of benefits. Excess land beyond permissible limits must be surrendered before regularisation. Applications are currently accepted up to March 2027, subject to Government notifications. Important Links Goa Mhaje Ghar Yojana Details Mhaje Ghar Yojana Announcement North Goa Mhaje Ghar Notifications GoaOnline Portal Contact Mhaje Ghar Helpline (North Goa): 8806917119 GoaOnline Support: 8882988000 Email: services.goa@gov.in Application Authority: Concerned Mamlatdar / Deputy Collector / Sub-Divisional Office ST Assistance: Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Panaji FAQs Q1. What is Goa Mhaje Ghar Yojana?It is a housing regularisation scheme that provides legal ownership and occupancy rights to eligible residents living in qualifying houses. Q2. When was the scheme launched?The scheme was launched on 4 October 2025 by the Government of Goa. Q3. Who can apply under the scheme?Eligible occupants of Government land, Comunidade land, 20-Point Programme plots, and certain unauthorised constructions can apply. Q4. What is the cut-off date for house construction?The dwelling house should generally have been constructed before 28 February 2014. Q5. Is the scheme meant for construction of new houses?No. The scheme focuses on regularisation and legal recognition of existing houses. Q6. What documents can beneficiaries receive?Eligible applicants may receive a Class I Occupancy Sanad, occupancy certificate, or other approved legal ownership documents. Q7. What is the application fee?The prescribed application fee is ₹100 for both Government land and Comunidade land cases. Q8. What is the last date to apply?As per current updates, applications can be submitted up to March 2027, subject to further Government notifications. Q9. Where should applications be submitted?Applications must be submitted to the concerned Revenue Authority, Deputy Collector, or Mamlatdar office. Q10. Can houses on restricted or protected land be regularised?No. Properties located in prohibited categories such as protected forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and certain restricted zones are generally not eligible.