Introduction
As a part of e-governance initiatives taken up by Government of
West Bengal under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), the
Government of West Bengal has recently operationalised registration
of e-sale deeds on its portal. Such process assumes additional
significance in view of the ongoing disruption created by COVID-19
pandemic.
This update provides a brief overview of the process of
e-registration and attempts to clarify some of issues which may
arise while e-registering. Please note that this update has been
prepared for general information purpose only and nothing contained
herein should be treated as a legal advice.
E-registration – Legislative Framework
Sub-rule (6) of Rule 124 of the West Bengal Registration Rules,
1962, which was introduced vide notification no.
05/IGR-Kolkata, dated December 9, 2019, allowed for registration of
e-Deeds.
