By: Express News ServicePune | November 6, 2025 12:11 AM IST 1 min read“These brave women have already given the nation their husbands. We will not burden them further. Conversion from Class-II to Class-I will be free. No premium, no additional stamp duty will be charged,” said Minister Bawankule in a press release.Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday announced a complete waiver of conversion premiums and stamp duty for agricultural land allotted to the wives of martyred soldiers under the state’s welfare scheme.The decision, taken at a high-level meeting at Mantralaya on Tuesday, ensures that land granted as rehabilitation remains fully unconditional.The announcement directly addresses concerns raised by the wives of martyred soldiers, who highlighted this issue during a meeting at Mantralaya.They highlighted the burden of stamp duty and premiums to convert Occupancy Class-II (OC-II) land into full-ownership Occupancy Class-I (OC-I).Many plots are in remote, hilly areas, requiring ₹15–20 lakh for development. a cost often unbearable for wives of martyrs.“These brave women have already given the nation their husbands. We will not burden them further. Conversion from Class-II to Class-I will be free. No premium, no additional stamp duty will be charged,” said Minister Bawankule in a press release.Click here to join Express Pune WhatsApp channel and get a curated list of our stories© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:pune