Buying property? New registry rules kick in from April 30: Check what's required

New land registry rules are being implemented in India from April 30. Aadhaar-based documents, online document submission, biometric verification, and GIS-based mapping are being made mandatory to increase transparency and prevent fraud.

Land registry law

The Narendra Modi government is introducing new rules. From April 30, the rules are changing. A big change has come in the land registry law.

Land registration

New rules for land registration are being implemented across the country to make the buying and selling process more transparent.

Aadhaar-based documents

This new rule is being introduced to reduce corruption and introduce a digital system. From now on, both the buyer and seller will have to submit Aadhaar-based documents.

Sale deeds

Blockchain-based digital land record system is being introduced in selected states. Sale deeds and other documents will now have to be submitted online.

Biometric verification

Presence at the sub-registrar's office for biometric verification is mandatory. Registration will be completed within 10 working days. Similarly, from now on, GIS-based land mapping has to be used for boundary accuracy.

Introduced to prevent land fraud

This system has been introduced to prevent land fraud and maintain online records. This measure has been taken to eliminate the complexities of fake documents, disputed plots, and unclear ownership rights.

Verification

According to the new rules, tax receipts, sale agreement documents, biometric attendance records at the registrar's office, and online GIS maps will be required to verify property coordinates.