Curation Team
NEW DELHI: To prevent fraud in property transactions, Delhi govt is working on a portal that will have a list of non-saleable properties in the city. The decision was taken after chief minister Rekha Gupta recently asked all the district magistrates to ensure a survey and prepare a list of non-saleable properties in their respective areas to prevent fraud in property transactions.
Officials said the portal would make the registration of the sale deed of properties convenient and corruption-free. It will include a list of those properties booked by civic agencies for illegal construction, apart from disputed, enemy, evacuee and gram sabha land.
Citing the example of some flats built on govt land in Mehrauli, where Delhi Development Authority later conducted demolition drives, a senior official said, “It is not the fault of people but the builder mafia when a person is duped or sold properties made on govt land. People invest their hard-earned money in buying a property. So, we are working on the direction of CM.”
He said the properties facing litigation or ownership conflicts would also be part of the list, and the portal would be integrated with the land and property databases for accuracy.
Gupta recently said a new digital system for property registration would be implemented shortly to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and eliminate the need for people to make multiple visits to govt offices. The streamlined process will transition from traditional paper-based methods to an electronic format, making property transactions more efficient and accessible for Delhi residents.
Officials said the digitisation of records would also help in checking fraudulent activities.
Meanwhile, CM on Tuesday was the chief guest at the special registration ceremony organised by Delhi Bar Council. Around 1,400 advocates were formally registered with Delhi Bar Council.
Addressing them, Gupta said, “Today, all advocates present here are not just being registered but are also pledging a lifelong commitment to justice, truth and the values of the Constitution. Advocates are the voice of a conscious society, and each of you carries the responsibility of delivering justice to the last person in line.”
Chief minister emphasised that a true advocate not only protects the rights of their client but also upholds the spirit of the Constitution and strengthens the public’s trust in the judicial system. She urged the new entrants not to confine themselves to courtrooms but to actively contribute to promoting peace, equality and justice in the society.
