The portal, designed to simplify tenancy registrations by associating submissions with the correct police jurisdiction, still lists only 33 police stations instead of the updated 40. Consequently, tenants are being mapped to incorrect police entities, causing confusion and potential legal issues.
“If a document is sent to the wrong police station, officials may deny having received it, putting landlords in jeopardy,” said Sachin Sanghvi from the Association of Real Estate Agents and Service Providers. He mentioned that the group has brought this matter to Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar’s attention and requested swift updates to the portal.
Recently, many landlords have faced penalties for failing to conduct tenant verifications. “If they are linked to the wrong police station, it poses significant problems for both the owner and tenant,” Sanghvi added.
He elaborated, “During e-registration, tenants provide their information, which is automatically forwarded to the designated police station. Consequently, accurate mapping is vital as landlords are no longer required to submit this information separately.”
The association has also reached out to the revenue department, cautioning that the situation could worsen given Pune’s increasing population and the growing number of rental agreements.
Kharadi resident Megha Kamat emphasized, “This issue needs a prompt resolution. Delays or misdirected registrations to incorrect police stations will create problems for both tenants and landlords.”
RL Murthy, chairperson of a society in Phursungi, noted that while the government promotes formal registration of documents, system glitches hinder progress. “The registration department must rectify these issues promptly,” he insisted.
Officials from the registration department acknowledged the problem. “We have received the request and are actively working on a resolution. Updates will be reflected on the portal shortly,” a senior official informed TOI, preferring to remain anonymous.
