The draft Registration Bill 2025 proposes to replace India’s 1908 registration law with a digital-first, citizen-friendly system. Discover key highlights, Aadhaar verification, and how it impacts real estate transactions across India. Public feedback open till June 25, 2025.

The Indian government has released a draft bill to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, enabling digital land registration, Aadhaar-optional authentication, and simplified online processes for property documentation.

Chandigarh has been selected for the pilot launch of the 'Naksha' project, covering 30.61 sq km and five villages to digitise urban land records. The initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce disputes, and support better urban planning under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Program

Learn how to use Bhu Naksha to access digital land records in India. Check plot maps, Khasra-Khatauni, ownership info, and cadastral data for states like UP, Bihar, MP, Odisha & more.

Land record digitalization will be prioritised by the Indian government to streamline land procedures. The incoming government is likely to support this critical effort with roughly ₹1,035 crore. To speed up land acquisition and construction, the initiative seeks to digitise all land records by 2026

While corruption is one of the biggest sinkholes affecting the economy of the nation, the revenue department is considered to be at the center of this malfeasance. Govt of India and the state governments have come up with several measures to curb corruption.