GURUGRAM: The property registration process in Haryana has undergone a significant transformation. This new, technology-driven system aims to enhance speed, security, and transparency. Mandatory components include Aadhaar-based e-KYC (electronic know your customer), biometric authentication, and digital signatures for all property registrations. Moreover, every registered document will now feature a QR code for easy authenticity verification.
The updated system is now in effect for all types of registrations throughout the state. Officials from the revenue department indicate that these reforms will simplify, expedite, and enhance the transparency of the property registration and mutation process. The QR code on registry papers is intended to assist in verifying documents, helping to prevent property fraud and the use of counterfeit documentation, according to a revenue official.
Aadhaar e-KYC is a secure, paperless service regulating identity verification, allowing authorized organizations, such as financial institutions and telecom providers, to instantly verify personal identity and address details using an individual’s 12-digit Aadhaar number, thus streamlining customer onboarding. Biometric authentication further enhances security by verifying identity through unique physical or behavioral traits, like fingerprints or facial features, instead of relying on traditional passwords.
The new system also removes the necessity for applicants to submit physical no objection certificates (NOCs) from the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), with verifications happening online through connected government departments. Previously, individuals were required to obtain an NOC from the DTCP before registering property.
Citizens can now track their applications online, upload additional documentation, and obtain e-stamps digitally. They can even upgrade a regular registration appointment to the Tatkal category if urgent registration is needed, streamlining the process and reducing paperwork. Additionally, to enhance oversight, 20 random registration applications will be assigned to the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) and another 20 to the district revenue officer (DRO) for review.
A revenue official stated to TOI, “These measures will save time and money for citizens, reduce unnecessary visits to tehsil offices, and help combat fraudulent activities.” The official added that accountability would be enforced against any officer or tehsil employee who deliberately acts negligently or raises unnecessary objections during the property registration process.
This update is part of a series of digital reforms, including the introduction of passport-style Tatkal appointments for property registration enacted by the state government in June.
Under the new framework, the registry application form has been simplified for user-friendliness. If an individual, company, or institution is unable to be present, they may now appoint multiple representatives. Citizens can fill out the deed themselves or with assistance from a deed writer, advocate, or helpdesk.
During registry, information indicating which portions of the land are categorized as prime or non-prime will automatically be displayed, as well as any applicable information under Section 7A of the Haryana Stamp Rules. An auto-hold system will be activated in case of any irregularities.
