Embracing Technology For Land Records: A Reformative Leap

The foundation for verifying title of land lies in the examination of land records, which contain essential information such as landholder, type of holding, location, area, encumbrances, etc. However, the conventional paper-based maintenance of these records proves arduous, leading to errors and hindrances in determining the title of land with clarity. To address these challenges and propel the modernization of land record management, digitization emerges as a pivotal solution. By leveraging technology, digitization aims to mitigate land and property disputes, foster transparency in record-keeping, and pave the path towards establishing unequivocal land titles nationwide.

In India, vide chain of documents, known as Record of Rights ("RoR"), the transfer of title can be traced from one individual to another over time, culminating in the current owner(s)/holder(s). The custodians of these land records are the revenue department, vested with the authority to