First, the rules went beyond the powers granted to the Inspector General of Registration under the Registration Act. The court reaffirmed that the registration of a transfer deed is distinct from establishing title or ownership. The enquiry into questions of title and ownership falls within the scope of civil courts and not registration offices. For instance, Karnataka’s Bhoomi and KAVERI systems link records of rights with registration, automatically updating ownership records upon the registration of transfer deeds. Andhra Pradesh’s pilot project using blockchain for land records has reportedly halved land disputes and improved transaction efficiency by 30%.

Source: The Hindu December 31, 2025 17:15 UTC