There has been a big change in the rules of the land registry, due to which the process of canceling the registry of the purchased land has also become simplified. This change has been made to promote digital registration process and prevent fraud. Under the new rules, Aadhaar card linking is mandatory, which increases security through biometric verification. In addition, facilities such as video recording and online payment have also been included.
With the new rules, the land registry process is now transparent and efficient. Both the buyer and the seller will now get the facility to submit online documents, so that there will be no need to go to the Registrar Office. This change not only intensifies the process, but also prevents fraud. In addition, the process of canceling the registry has also become simple, in which the time limit of 90 days has been set.
New land registry rules 2025
The new land registry rule 2025 has made several significant changes, making the process fast, safe, and transparent. Under these rules, digital registration has been promoted, so that all documents can be submitted online.
Documents required for land registry
The following documents are required for the land registry:
- Title Deed: Document showing legal ownership of property
- Sale Deed: Purchase-sale contract
- Tax Receipts: Evidence of Payment of Property Tax
- Aadhaar Card: Both buyer and seller
- PAN Card: Identity Card issued by Income Tax Department
- Photo Identity Card: Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License
Details of land registry rules
| Description | Information |
| Digital registration | All documents can be submitted online. |
| Aadhar card linking | Security has been increased through biometric verification. |
| video recording | Video recording of the entire process will be done. |
| online payment | Registry fees and stamp duty can be deposited online. |
| Registry cancellation | The deadline of 90 days has been set in most states. |
| Causes due to cancellation | Illegal registry, economic reasons, family objections. |
Procedure to cancel the land registry
The process of canceling the land registry has also changed. Now this process has become more transparent and simple. The following steps have to be taken to cancel the registry:
- In urban area: Contact in the office of Municipal Corporation or Registration Department.
- In rural areas: Contact in Tehsil office.
- Necessary documents: submit objection letters, recent registry documents, and identity proof.
- Online cancellation: Online registry cancellation facility has also been started in some states.
Due to cancellation of land registry
There should be a valid reason to cancel the registry, such as:
- Unlawful registry
- commercial purpose
- Family objection
Online process for land registry
The online process of land registry has made it fast and safe. Now both buyers and sellers can submit online documents and pay online. This process is not only transparent, but also prevents fraud.
Online payment for land registry
Registry fees and stamp duty can now be paid online, which reduces cash handling and also reduces the possibility of corruption. This process is fast and safe, which also makes the tax payment monitoring easier.
Necessary fee for land registry
Following are the required fees for land registry:
- Stamp duty: a certain percentage of property value.
- Registration fees: 1%of the property value.
- Additional Fee: Cess and surcharge may also include.
Stamp duty rate for land registry
Stamp duty rates usually depend on the value of the property:
- Up to 20 lakhs: 2%
- 21 lakh to 45 lakhs: 3%
- More than 45 million: 5%
Importance of land registry rules
The importance of new land registry rules is as follows:
- Transparency: The entire process is online and transparent.
- Security: Biometric verification and video recording prevent fraud.
- Efficiency: The process has become faster and simple.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information and not legal advice. For specific information about changes in land registry rules, please contact local authorities or legal experts.
