Haryana’s Paperless Registration System Under Comprehensive Review — Key Reforms Announced to Boost Efficiency and Transparency

Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana’s Financial Commissioner of Revenue and Disaster Management, Dr. Sumita Misra, chaired a detailed video conference with all Deputy Commissioners to review the progress and on-ground functioning of the state’s paperless registration system. The meeting focused on improving efficiency, ensuring smooth digital operations, and enhancing citizen convenience.

Dr. Misra announced major reforms to accelerate approvals and strengthen service delivery. The existing five-day revert time for applications will soon be reduced, while filled documents will now be automatically saved for 72 hours to prevent data loss. The registration fee will remain applicable throughout the process. Addressing issues raised by Deputy Commissioners, she assured that the technical team is actively resolving them. She also directed that every tehsil must set up a dedicated help desk with a nodal officer, whose contact details will be publicly available for citizen support. Additionally, a state-level helpline will be launched to assist citizens facing technical or procedural challenges with paperless registration.

The Financial Commissioner instructed all districts to ensure uninterrupted internet connectivity in tehsil offices and prompt resolution of any server-related issues. “No technical or administrative obstacle should slow this transformational reform,” she emphasized. Calling it “the biggest systemic change in Haryana’s revenue administration”, Dr. Misra warned that any official spreading misinformation or obstructing the reform would face disciplinary action. She added that resistance during reform is natural, recalling similar concerns during the introduction of appointment-based registries and the Web-HARIS platform. “Paperless registration is irreversible and represents a decisive step toward transparency and accountability,” she asserted.

Dr. Misra directed all Deputy Commissioners to conduct regular hands-on training sessions for tehsil staff, sub-registrars, and deed writers to ensure full familiarity with the new system. She also called for a comprehensive public outreach campaign to educate citizens about the paperless registration process. She urged officials to use print, electronic, and social media effectively to spread accurate information, counter misinformation, and build public trust.

Reviewing performance data from November 1 to November 12, 2025, Dr. Misra revealed that 5,334 applications were received across the state, of which 2,110 deeds were approved, 915 were under submission, 611 were approved by sub-registrars, and 626 were rejected due to document or technical errors. Additionally, 308 payments were processed online, 387 registrations were canceled by citizens, and 377 fell under miscellaneous categories. Compared to the previous period (September 29–October 31, 2025), when only 1,662 applications and 1,074 approvals were recorded, both applications and approvals have more than doubled, signaling rapid adaptation to the digital platform.

Kurukshetra led with 810 applications and 524 approvals, followed by Mahendragarh (428 and 205), Karnal (409 and 208), and Jind (384 and 131). Districts like Faridabad, Gurugram, and Yamunanagar also showed steady growth, while Sirsa, Charkhi Dadri, and Panipat are expected to improve as they adapt to the new system. Dr. Misra clarified that false claims circulating about a “ten-day system shutdown” or invalidity of stamps purchased after November 1 were completely baseless. “These are deliberate attempts to mislead citizens and deed writers,” she said, warning that strict action will be taken against those spreading misinformation.

Among the technical upgrades, the document upload limit for complex transactions has been increased from 10 MB to 50 MB. For government transfer deeds, only the department name will be required — PAN or Aadhaar details are no longer mandatory. Mandatory khasra or killa entries have been waived for properties under HSVP, HSIIDC, HSAMB, and Housing Board. The system now automatically records appearances in GPA cases, supports multiple parties in a single transaction, and displays NOC numbers on documents automatically. Terms and conditions can now extend up to 10,000 words. A new “Block Khasra Page” has also been introduced for officers’ convenience, and no physical documents will be required at the time of objections.

Dr. Misra praised district administrations and technical teams for their proactive approach and coordination in addressing ground-level challenges. Expressing confidence, she said the system would achieve complete stability by the end of November 2025. “Haryana’s paperless registration initiative marks a milestone in transparency, accountability, and citizen-centric governance,” she concluded. “This reform is transforming how property transactions are handled, positioning Haryana as a model of digital governance and administrative innovation for the rest of the country.”