Three-Month Pilot to Usher in New Era of Digital, Citizen-Centric Land Administration
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
After the successful implementation of paperless property registration across the state, Haryana is now set to take the next major leap in land administration by launching a pilot Faceless Property Registration System from Faridabad, scheduled to begin by the end of March, Financial Commissioner Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra informed here today.
The Faridabad pilot marks the state's ambitious move towards a fully digital, faceless and citizen-centric property registration process, aimed at further enhancing transparency, minimising physical interface and improving ease of service delivery. Dr. Misra emphasized that this initiative represents a significant governance reform that will transform how citizens interact with the land administration system.
Three-Month Pilot with Close Monitoring
The pilot project will be implemented for a period of three months in one of the tehsils of Faridabad district and will be closely monitored before any decision is taken on its expansion to other districts of Haryana.
The initiative is designed to digitally streamline the entire property registration workflow, ensuring faster processing, improved efficiency and a significant reduction in human discretion. This technological advancement promises to make property transactions more transparent and hassle-free for citizens while maintaining the highest standards of security and data protection.
Secure Hosting on Government of India's MeitY Cloud
According to Dr. Misra, the Faceless Property Registration System will be securely hosted on the Government of India's MeitY Cloud, providing enterprise-grade security, robust data protection and scalability. All approved features and functionalities will be deployed during the pilot phase, while certain non-critical features may be incorporated at a later stage based on user feedback and operational requirements.
Dedicated nodal officers will be appointed by both the Revenue Department and the implementing agency to ensure seamless coordination and effective execution of the pilot. This dual oversight mechanism will help identify challenges early and ensure smooth implementation of the system.
Implementation Timeline and Technical Support
Dr. Misra clarified that the three-month pilot period will commence after completion of the technical work by the project team and successful User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sign-off by the concerned Sub-Registrar. Server hosting support will be provided by the Revenue Department's IT team, demonstrating the government's commitment to leveraging in-house technical expertise.
She added that no financial assistance—other than hosting—will be extended by the government to the implementing agency, ensuring cost-effective implementation while maintaining quality standards.
Strengthening Transparency and Public Trust
Terming the initiative a significant governance reform, Dr. Misra said the faceless registration system is expected to further strengthen transparency, reduce procedural delays and enhance public trust in property transactions. The elimination of face-to-face interactions will minimize opportunities for corruption and ensure that services are delivered uniformly to all citizens.
Citizens will benefit from faster processing times, reduced documentation requirements, and the convenience of completing property registration from the comfort of their homes. The digital system will also create a comprehensive audit trail, making the entire process more accountable and transparent.