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The Indian government has unveiled the draft Registration Bill 2025, aimed at replacing the colonial-era Registration Act with a modern, digital-first framework. The bill, prepared by the Department of Land Resources, proposes online property registration, electronic document submission, and issuance of digital registration certificates. It expands the list of documents requiring mandatory registration to include agreements to sell, powers-of-attorney, certificates of sale, equitable mortgages, and court orders. The draft mandates Aadhaar-based authentication with alternatives for those without Aadhaar. It also introduces new roles within the registration authority to improve oversight and efficiency. The draft is open for public feedback for 30 days via the Department's portal. This reform aligns with India's broader digital governance efforts, including land record digitisation, and aims to enhance transparency, security, and ease of property transactions nationwide.
In a significant move towards reforming property registration laws, the Indian government has released the draft Registration Bill 2025, seeking to supplant the Registration Act enacted over a century ago during the colonial era. This draft, prepared by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development, reflects an effort to overhaul an outdated system with a modern, technology-driven framework that enhances transparency and accessibility for citizens. Advertisement
The proposed bill introduces digitalisation of the registration process, allowing property registrations to be conducted online, thereby substantially reducing reliance on physical paperwork. Documents can be presented and admitted electronically, and electronic certificates of registration will be issued. The records will also be maintained digitally, streamlining administration and facilitating easier access and verification.
Significantly, the bill broadens the scope of documents requiring mandatory registration. In addition to traditional property sale deeds, it now includes agreements to sell, powers-of-attorney related to property, certificates of sale issued by authorities, equitable mortgage arrangements, and certain court order-based instruments. This expansion aims to tighten regulatory oversight and ensure greater legal clarity in property transactions.
To safeguard the integrity of registrations, the draft mandates Aadhaar-based authentication with informed consent, enabling a secure verification process. For those without Aadhaar or unwilling to use it, alternative verification methods are to be provided, ensuring inclusivity.
Furthermore, the bill proposes reforms to the organisational structure of the registration authority by instituting new roles such as additional and assistant inspectors general of registration. This aims to enhance governance and supervision within the registration system, making it more efficient and accountable.
The Department of Land Resources has made the draft Registration Bill available on its official portal and is actively soliciting feedback from the public in a prescribed format. Suggestions are to be submitted within a 30-day window, reflecting the government's commitment to collaborative policymaking.
This legislative update arrives against the backdrop of ongoing digital transformation initiatives across India's governance landscape, including land record digitisation and e-governance measures, positioning the Registration Bill 2025 as a key step in modernising property-related administrative processes.
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