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The Karnataka government has released draft rules for the Registration (Refusal and Cancellation of Registered Documents) Rules, 2025, aiming to curb misuse of the property-registration system. The proposal empowers district registrars to cancel registrations made using forged or illegal documents, either proactively or upon receiving a complaint - a significant shift from the earlier requirement of pursuing cancellations only through the courts. Sub-registrars will also be able to refuse registrations if documents appear fake, strengthening frontline scrutiny. The draft has been opened for public feedback for 15 days. Overall, the rules seek to close long-standing loopholes and improve buyer protection and regulatory oversight in Karnataka's real estate market.
The Karnataka government has proposed draft rules for the Registration (Refusal and Cancellation of Registered Documents) Rules, 2025, designed to counter misuse of the property-registration process. Under the draft regulations, district registrars would have the power, on their own initiative or following a complaint, to cancel registrations conducted using forged or illegal documents. Previously, the only route to cancel such registrations lay through the courts. Advertisement
Meanwhile, sub-registrars will be authorised to refuse registration applications when documents appear fake - representing a shift in the regulatory framework by enhancing the role of the registration officer. The draft rules have been released for public consultation, with a 15-day window for objections and suggestions prior to finalisation.
The draft rules aim to plug long-standing loopholes that have permitted registrations on the basis of forged documents, fraudulent property attachments or inadequately verified transfers. They represent a significant step to enhance buyer protection and regulatory oversight across Karnataka's real-estate sector.
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