Easy registration project launched in Phagwara to curb corruption

In a step to dismantle corruption and simplify governance, the Punjab Government’s pilot project of easy registration was successfully launched in Phagwara on Friday. Phagwara SDM Jashanjit Singh, in the presence of Naib Tehsildar Gurucharan Singh, inaugurated the initiative on Friday.

The SDM said Punjab has become the first state in the country to offer a seamless, transparent and corruption-free property registration system. Launching the easy registry initiative from Phagwara, the SDM declared an end to the era of bribe-driven, delay-ridden land registrations.

He added that for the first time in India, in any state, citizens will be able to register their property at any sub-registrar office within their district, get deeds written at the tehsil itself, and receive objection notices-if any-within 48 hours.

Warning officials against misuse, Arvind Kejriwal promised strict action against those raising false objections. The reform is currently in its trial phase and will be fully implemented across Punjab from August 1.

Jalandhar