J&K Govt rolls out paperless registration system in Sub-Registrar offices

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, MAY 09 (STC): A mandatory fully paperless registration system in all Sub-Registrar Offices across the Jammu and Kashmir has been ordered by the government effective from May 11. This marks a major step towards digital governance and transparent public service delivery system.
The decision has been taken to modernize and digitize the registration process for enhancing efficiency, accountability and ease of public access, reads the government circular.
The circular stated that the newly developed Paperless Registration System has already been tested and will now be implemented across J&K for complete end-to-end digitized registration of deeds, including online verification of parties, calculation of stamp duty and registration fees, digital signing and preparation of final deeds.
In lieu of this circular, all registration processes shall be carried out exclusively through the Paperless Registration System without any physical interface or manual handling at any stage.
The government has warned that any deviation from the instructions will be viewed seriously and may invite action under rules.

(Straight Talk Communications)