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The state-launched digital portal for deemed conveyance-intended to modernise housing society document processes-encountered persistent technical failures that undermined its objective of dispensing with in-person visits. Users reported login issues and incomplete applications, prompting a return to deputy registrar offices. Authorities acknowledged the malfunction and are working to restore functionality. With over sixty per cent of housing societies still lacking legal land ownership, the system's limitations continue to hinder redevelopment and access to finance, prompting calls to simplify documentation requirements.
The newly introduced Pratyay MahaBhumi portal, which had been designed to digitise every stage of the deemed conveyance process-from document upload and scrutiny through hearing coordination to final certification-was beset by persistent technical failures. Instead of offering a seamless online experience, it forced housing societies to revert to in-person submissions at deputy registrar offices. Advertisement
Residents from cities such as Pune and Mumbai encountered recurrent difficulties when attempting to log in or complete their applications. Registration attempts often stalled, defeating the portal's promise to eliminate the need for physical visits.
State officials conceded that the portal was not performing as intended, and they affirmed that efforts are underway to remedy the technical glitch, with services expected to resume shortly. The portal had been intended to meet a six-month turnaround for the conveyance process, but these system shortcomings have dramatically undermined that goal.
While officials have pledged to resolve the issues promptly, the disruption has revealed the vulnerability of heavy bureaucratic processes dependent on flawless digital execution. With the majority of housing societies still wrestling with land ownership gaps, reforms-including minimising documentation demands-are indispensable to ensure that the system delivers on its promise of transparency, speed and empowerment.
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