All registry offices 'fully functional', says Revenue Dept

State Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Vipul Goel today stated that all registry offices across the state were functioning smoothly, and no paperless registry services had been suspended. The paperless registry system, launched on November 1, is operating efficiently, ensuring uninterrupted services for property registration.

Reacting to reports that appeared in a section of the press claiming that the services had been halted, Goel said the reports were misleading and emphasised that the paperless system was introduced to make registration more convenient, transparent, and time-bound. Under the new provisions, the department has been allotted five working days to verify documents submitted by applicants.

The Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management, Dr Sumita Misra, said since the system's launch, the department had received 2,778 applications. Of these, 927 documents had been successfully registered.

Meanwhile, 327 applications were rejected due to incomplete or incorrect documentation. The remaining applications are currently under verification at various offices, and their registration will be finalised once verification is completed within the five-day timeline.

As with any new system, initial challenges may arise, but the department has established grievance redress mechanisms to handle complaints and feedback, she said.

In areas falling under municipal limits, there is no change in NOC requirements, and the earlier process remains applicable. The data for licensed colonies has been streamlined and is now available for urban and semi-urban areas, while rural colonies will be reviewed in consultation with the Town and Country Planning Department.

For matters related to the Housing Board and HSVP, khewat-khatoni details are not required; instead, registrations are being processed using property IDs provided by municipal bodies. For licensed colonies, the system automatically displays relevant data once the correct licence number is entered. The department has also removed khewat-khasra columns from old city area records, allowing residents to book appointments from the next working day. Additionally, licensed colony data has been linked with Urban Local Bodies, enabling easier coordination and faster approvals.

Minor discrepancies in names will not cause applications to be rejected. The General Power of Attorney (GPA) option continues to remain available and has been simplified further.