DCs warned against corruption, delay in registering properties without NOC
The state government has warned the deputy commissioners (DCs) of stern action over reports of graft or delay in the registration of the plots without no objection certificates (NOCs) in Punjab.
The warning was issued by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS)-cum-Financial Commissioner Revenue (FCR) Anurag Verma on Sunday after receiving reports of corruption and delay from various parts of the state in the registration of the plots without NOCs despite the government notification issued in November last.
Verma held a conference via audio link with all DCs in the state before issuing a stern warning to them.
In the memo issued to all 23 DCs, a copy of which is with The Tribune, the ACS-cum-FCR reminded the district heads of the government’s zero tolerance policy towards corruption and commitment towards ensuring registration of sale deeds by buyers and sellers in a smooth and corruption-free manner.
He referred to the notification dated November 25, 2024, issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, wherein certain categories of plots had been allowed to be registered by February 28, without obtaining NOCs.
“However, some complaints of corruption and delay have been received regarding some sub-registrars/joint sub-registrars in the registration of the plots without NOCs,” Verma said.
Issuing a slew of directions, the ACS-cum-FCR asked the DCs to immediately hold a special meeting with all sub-registrars/joint sub-registrars in their respective districts and make it clear to them in no uncertain terms that they will have to face severe consequences in case any instance of corruption on their part comes to notice.
“Please talk to the public representatives of your district and take feedback from them regarding functioning of all sub-registrars/joint sub-registrars of your district,” Verma instructed while asking the DCs to inspect at least one sub-registrars/joint sub-registrar office of their district daily.
