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Chandigarh's estate office has overhauled its property mutation process by integrating an automated system that activates the moment a sale deed is registered. The new process eliminates the need for buyers to submit separate mutation applications, enabling leasehold properties to be mutated within just two days and freehold properties in less than a week. The system uses real-time data syncing with the sub-registrar office to auto-fetch sale deed details and supporting documents. The upgrade aligns with a broader push towards digitisation of urban land records and positions Chandigarh among the fastest in property transfer processing nationwide.
Chandigarh has taken a major leap in reforming its property mutation framework by implementing a fully automated process that triggers as soon as a sale deed is registered. The newly introduced system connects the sub-registrar office directly with the estate office, enabling seamless transfer of documents and reducing human interference. This move allows leasehold property mutations to be completed within just two working days, while freehold properties are processed in less than seven days significantly faster than the weeks or even months it previously took. Advertisement
Under this revamped system, transferees no longer need to file separate mutation applications or manually resubmit property documents. The system is designed to automatically retrieve the required deed and attachments directly from the sub-registrar's database. This shift not only reduces paperwork but also enhances the accuracy of records and curtails the chances of tampering or data loss.
Applicable across all immovable properties within Chandigarh's jurisdiction both leasehold and freehold the system follows a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that clearly defines roles, responsibilities, and time-bound actions for each stakeholder involved in the process. According to estate office officials, the initiative also improves transparency and departmental accountability, while curbing unnecessary duplication of records.
This step is part of a larger digital transformation drive in Chandigarh. Earlier this year, the administration had digitised urban land records to build a more structured and accessible property database. With this new system, property buyers and sellers in the city can now enjoy a more streamlined experience, free from the traditional bureaucratic delays that often discouraged timely updates to ownership records.
The move comes as a response to rising expectations around public service efficiency and increasing digital adoption in neighbouring regions. Notably, Mohali implemented its 'Easy Registry' platform last month, which successfully cleared over 4,000 property registration applications within just 15 days. That system allows citizens to upload documents online and receive near-instant clearance for pre-verified entries.
By implementing a similar digital backbone for property mutations, Chandigarh is keeping pace with urban governance innovations in the region and significantly improving the overall property ownership experience for its residents.
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