Easy Registry system speeds up property registrations in Mohali
: The newly launched Easy Registry system has significantly streamlined the property registration process in Mohali, cutting down wait times and boosting overall efficiency. Introduced on May 27 by Punjab chief minister
Bhagwant Singh Mann
and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal, the system aims to eliminate corruption and provide a hassle-free experience for property owners.
According to officials, the Easy Registry system has processed over 4,000 applications within just 15 days, with an average clearance time of two hours. If all documents are ready and pre-approved, the registration process takes less than 10 minutes.
Mohali deputy commissioner
Komal Mittal
said, "The system takes less than 10 minutes for pre-approved applications with complete documentation. Only applications with missing documents or objections are deferred. For all others, the process is completed almost instantly."
On average, 266 property registrations are being completed daily under the new system. The district revenue department has received nearly 5,000 applications since its launch and has successfully cleared 80% of them.
Among the various subdivisions, Kharar led with 1,125 successful registrations, followed by Zirakpur with 1,081, Mohali with 859, Derabassi 463, Majri 353, Banur 81, and Gharuan 45.
Revenue officials said majority of application rejections were due to missing key documents such as building plan approvals, sewerage connections, or NOCs from municipal councils.
Launched at the sub-registrar office in the District Administrative Complex, the Easy Registry system is part of the state government's larger digital governance push. The initiative is expected to be implemented across Punjab by Aug 1.
Officials and stakeholders have praised the move as a transformative step towards transparent and citizen-friendly administration.
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