By Arun Pratap Singh
Dehradun, 10 Feb: The Uttarakhand government is set to introduce a paperless system for registration of land sale and purchase deeds across the state. Speaking informally with media persons, Finance and Revenue Minister Prem Chand Aggarwal shared that all necessary preparations are complete in this regard. The system will be implemented once it receives final approval from the state cabinet.
Aggarwal shared that while scanned copies of registered documents are currently maintained in registry offices under the Stamp and Registration Department, the government is now upgrading the system to return original documents digitally to the parties concerned. As part of this phased digital transformation, the government is working on a comprehensive paperless registration system that will include Aadhaar authentication and virtual registration. A proposal for the Uttarakhand Online Document Registration Rules 2025 is being prepared to facilitate this shift.
Even after implementation, parties will be able to prepare and submit documents remotely through an online portal, while stamp duty and registration fees can be paid digitally. Sub-registrars will have the option to verify documents in person or through video KYC, after which they will complete the process using digital signatures. Once verified, documents will be sent instantly to applicants via WhatsApp and email. The entire process will be linked with Aadhaar authentication to enhance transparency, improve public convenience, and curb corruption. Dr Agarwal emphasised that this initiative will streamline land registrations, reduce fraud, and create a more efficient, corruption-free system. The government aims to implement the paperless registry system at the earliest following cabinet approval.
