Centre unveils draft registration bill, 2025 to digitise property records & replace 117-year-old law

The Rural Development Ministry has proposed the Registration Bill, 2025, to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act of 1908. It aims to digitize property registration, reduce paperwork, and boost transparency. Key features include online registration, Aadhaar-based authentication, mandatory registration for more property documents, and digitally maintained records.