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A considerable backlog in digitizing property transaction data has caused a mounting sense of frustration among real estate buyers and sellers in Gujarat. When attempting to access their property records online, individuals are repeatedly disappointed by the absence of data from 1993 to 2007. Furthermore, requests for physical documents are met with resistance at the sub-registrar's office.
A directive issued by the state revenue department in April mandated all sub-registrars' offices to upload their property transaction data onto the internet. Although this measure appeared to be a step towards increased convenience, the missing data from the fourteen-year period has thrown a wrench into the works.
Real estate professionals have found themselves bearing the brunt of this predicament. Lawyer Deepak Patel, who specializes in revenue-related cases, shares his clients' struggles. "Only data from the last three months is accessible online. Meanwhile, data from 1993 to 2007 remains elusive. Despite these gaps, sub-registrar's office officials insist on exclusive online access to sales title data, leading to extensive complications for property transactions," Patel explains.
Patel criticizes the sub-registrar's office for its failure to facilitate the accessibility of physical documents. He says, "The revenue department's rule was initially introduced to simplify and expedite processes such as title checking. However, office officials have seemingly misinterpreted this directive, thus depriving clients of the opportunity to inspect physical copies of the documents."
Echoing Patel's concerns, Advocate Prakash Shah, president of the Title Clearance Association, points out a serious oversight. "The revenue department levies fees from both the seller and buyer during sales deed registration. This is meant to ensure proper record-keeping and enable easy access for property owners in future transactions. However, the lack of data from 1993 to 2007, and officials' refusal to furnish physical copies for verification, undercut this objective," he remarks.
In response to these complaints, Jenu Devan, the superintendent of stamps, confirmed that data up to 2007 had been successfully uploaded. However, data preceding 2007 is still being processed. He assured, "We are actively addressing this issue and aim to make the missing data available online soon. In the meantime, individuals needing to review physical records may do so at the sub-registrar's offices."
In conclusion, the current impasse in Gujarat's property transaction data is an urgent call to action. Efforts need to be intensified to upload missing data and amend existing procedures to ensure the system serves the interests of all parties involved. It is a vital step in restoring confidence in Gujarat's real estate sector.
This story was earlier published by ET Realty
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