Srinagar, May 08: Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the mandatory implementation of a fully paperless registration system in all Sub-Registrar Offices across the Union Territory with effect from May 11, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening digital governance and improving public service delivery.
According to a circular issued by the Revenue Department, Civil Secretariat Jammu and Kashmir, the decision has been taken to modernise and digitise the registration process to enhance efficiency, transparency and ease of access for the public.
The circular stated that the Paperless Registration System, which has already been tested, will now be rolled out across JK for end-to-end digital registration of documents.
This includes online verification of parties, automatic calculation of stamp duty and registration fees, digital signing, and preparation of final deeds.
It further directed that all registration processes shall be conducted exclusively through the paperless system, with no physical interface or manual handling at any stage.
The government has instructed the Inspector General of Registration to ensure strict compliance and submit implementation reports from all concerned offices.
Sub-Registrars have also been directed to make necessary arrangements for smooth execution of the system.
Read Circular copy below:
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