In Karnataka, property cards are emerging as an innovative concept aimed at regulating the realty sector effectively. The enforcement of the Karnataka Land Grabbers Act is expected to bring much-needed clarity by rectifying the historically chaotic land records. These records have long been fraught with manipulation, leading to dubious property transactions and frequent conflicts. The cards, which will be issued to property owners, are envisioned as legitimate documents that certify ownership.
As per the Revenue department, the existing practice of registering sale deeds will be replaced by a more efficient system—registration of property titles. This shift signifies the introduction of a progressive mechanism for managing property titles, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders. Furthermore, a newly formed task force will focus on evicting encroachers who occupy government land, as part of this holistic reform.
Discussions with various stakeholders regarding discrepancies in account transfers and building constructions have unveiled a pressing issue: the absence of a reliable system for land and property title records in Bangalore Urban. Currently, the rights records are often drafted informally, leading to an array of unresolved disputes. Moreover, the existing document registration system is susceptible to manipulation, necessitating the introduction of reforms for greater accountability.