MINUTES OF 4th MEETING OF THE PROJECT PLATINUM ...

procedures of land systems such audit trails, paper records etc that can be simplified with
the help of technology. He talked of two kinds of master databases one that will identify
properties and the other that will identify ownership and these databases will have
uniquely identifiable data attributes for property location, ownership etc. A component to
track the transactions would also be needed. He also talked about various other
components such documents and work flow management, various linkages with other
departments and their technological infrastructure, and the benefits for starting GLT
system. He also shed brief light on institutional structure needed to manage this kind of
technology infrastructure.
18. Shri Atul Sharma from his experience said that one of the biggest challenges for the
purpose of titling would be make the verification of ownership and other land transactions
and charges fool proof as even after a property being registered for 30-40 years, its
ownership is challenged and it can come under litigation.
19. There was considerable discussion on the use of Unique Property Identification number
(UPIN) and the benefits and rationale for having UPIN as the link between transactions
and land parcel details. UPIN thus could be efficiently used by the registration department
to fetch the details of any land transactions and automated registration should provide for
changes in title through registration as well. It was emphasised that registration should not
become a policing action or a planning tool and hence rationalization in the registration
fees and its other attributes is needed. The process of making updation and registration
needs to be made easy and should be embraced widely by the public. Issues of taxation of
land holding and not just mere land transaction were also highlighted.
20. The meeting ended with thanks for the international guests, Shri A.K. Mehta, JS(UD)
said that the inputs from the days meeting will be of great help in designing the
institutional and legal framework for India.
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