What is Tamil Nadu’s new presence-less property registration service? | Explained
The Tamil Nadu government is launching a 'Presence-less Registration' system under its upgraded STAR 3.0 software to allow property registrations online without visiting Sub-Registrar offices. This initiative utilizes Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to verify identities and aims to reduce corruption, intermediary involvement, and office overcrowding.
Why it matters
This digital transformation significantly streamlines property transactions for developers and financial institutions, setting a precedent for modernizing bureaucratic land administration through biometric technology.
The story so far: The Tamil Nadu government has been working to move property registration services online as part of its efforts to simplify the registration process. The Registration Department is in the process of migrating to STAR (Simplified and Transparent Administration of Registration) 3.0, an upgraded version of its software system, replacing STAR 2.0. The new system is intended to simplify document registration and provide next-generation computerised services using the latest technologies.
The move towards online registration aims to eliminate corruption and the role of intermediaries in Sub-Registrar offices. The online system is expected to improve transparency and accountability. It is also expected to reduce transport costs for applicants by eliminating the need to visit Sub-Registrar offices. Another key objective is to reduce overcrowding at Sub-Registrar offices, particularly on days considered auspicious, when the number of registrations is usually higher.
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