Errors surface in Bengaluru's UPOR Project as 6,300 property owners seek corrections in draft cards

The Urban Property Ownership Records (UPOR) project, initiated by the Survey Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) department in 2022, is facing scrutiny after more than 6,300 property owners reported discrepancies in their draft cards. The undertaking aimed to issue property cards for all 25 lakh properties within the limits of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) using cutting-edge drone technology for accurate surveying.

In the ambitious project, over 160 out of 198 wards have been surveyed, and the drone survey for 20 lakh properties has been completed. Boundaries of the properties were identified through images captured by drone surveys, which were then used to create draft UPOR cards containing detailed information about each property.

However, problems arose when some of the owners received draft cards with errors, including incorrect property dimensions and printing of names. A significant portion of the complaints came from those who were absent when the surveyor visited their property for manual measurement.

In response to the draft card discrepancies, the SSLR officials prepare a draft UPOR card for every property after the verification of the documents. Property owners are then given the chance to verify the draft and request alterations or corrections. Once the changes are made, a final property card is issued within 30 days.

Commissioner Manjunath, responsible for survey settlement and land records, has acknowledged the issues, stating that over 6,000 people sought alterations in their draft cards. However, he emphasized that the objections constitute less than 3% of the total cards issued.

The UPOR project is a crucial part of Bengaluru's ongoing urban development, as it will provide an authoritative record of property ownership. The initiative, in its essence, aims to bring clarity to land ownership and minimize disputes. With the efforts of the SSLR department and the cooperation of property owners, the remaining wards are expected to be surveyed in the next few months. The success of the UPOR project could set a precedent for other cities to follow, making property ownership records more transparent and accessible.

In conclusion, while the UPOR project marks a significant step towards modernized property record management in Bengaluru, the recent errors in the draft cards highlight the complexities of such an undertaking. The department has assured that the issues will be resolved, and with continued collaboration between authorities and property owners, the project is poised to reach its goal in the near future.

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Errors surface in Bengaluru's UPOR Project as 6,300 property owners seek corrections in draft cards

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