117 year-old Registration Act to be replaced
The Registration Act, 1908, currently provides the legal basis for the registration of documents affecting immovable property and other transactions. The new Bill introduces enabling provisions to support online registration, including electronic presentation and admission of documents, issuance of electronic registration certificates, and digital maintenance of records.
The Bill allows for both Aadhaar-based authentication alongside alternative verification mechanisms for individuals who do not possess Aadhaar or choose not to use it. The new law, according to the Rural Development Ministry, will also enable electronic integration with other record-keeping systems.
The Ministry stated that the new law is aimed at making the registration process more accessible and citizen-centric, as it promotes plain language for drafting documents and transparent procedures, especially for individual citizens and small businesses. It encourages simplification without compromising on legal certainty or procedural safeguards. The administration of the Registration Act, 1908, was transferred to the Department of Land Resources of Ministry of Rural Development, in 2006.
The new draft law has been placed on the Department of Land Resources' website for suggestions and comments from the public.
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