The government is planning to make Aadhaar or 12-digit unique identity code mandatory during the registration of real estate properties.
As reported by Indian Express, the verification of Aadhaar will be a precondition for documents such as agreement of sale and power of attorney and even for electronic registration of properties that will soon be implemented.
The government will modify Sections 32 and 32A of the Registration Act, 1908 to put in force this Aadhaar-based authentication. The draft of the amendments will have to be agreed by the Union Cabinet followed by the Parliament.
“Every person presenting a document at the property registration office for registration, shall, whether executing or claiming under the same, undergo Aadhaar authentication,” a source told Indian Express. The Department of Land Resources has already asked state governments to notify rules mandating “consent-based Aadhaar authentication” while registering the property papers.
