Union government seeks input on Registration Bill

• The draft law replaces the 117-year-old Registration Act, 1908, which governs registration of immovable property and transactions.

• The new Bill supports online registration, including electronic presentation and admission of documents, issuance of electronic registration certificates, and digital record maintenance.

• The law allows for Aadhaar-based authentication and alternative verification mechanisms for non-Aadhaar users.

• The new law aims to make the registration process more accessible and citizen-centric, promoting plain language and transparent procedures.

• The draft law is available for public comments on the Department of Land Resources’ website.