Karnataka Assembly clears Bill to enable remote property registration
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed several bills, including one to enable remote property registration and another to streamline urban transport projects in Bengaluru. These measures aim to improve administrative efficiency and ease of doing business.
Why it matters
Legislative changes regarding property registration and urban infrastructure significantly impact the economic landscape and daily life for residents in Karnataka.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday passed, without debate, the Registration (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to enable property registration without the physical presence of either party at sub-registrar offices across the State.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, who holds the Revenue portfolio, said the Bill would enable e-registration, or remote registration, of compulsorily registrable documents. It also provides for issuing certified copies through a centralised virtual distribution system, thus reducing delays.
The Bill proposes penalties for fraudulent manipulation of, or hacking into, the department’s portal or software. It also seeks to integrate property-related software to prevent illegal registrations, particularly in urban areas, simplify the registration process, and ensure proper due diligence by sub-registrars in the public interest.
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