Patna: The Government of Bihar has announced a significant overhaul of its land registration system, promising greater transparency and fewer disputes in property transactions from the next financial year.
The state’s Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department said the reforms will come into effect from April 1, at the start of the 2026-27 financial year. The initiative is aimed at simplifying the registration and mutation process by ensuring that buyers and sellers receive complete and up-to-date land information before a transaction is finalised.
Officials said the move aligns with the government’s “Sabka Samman, Jeevan Aasan” vision under the Saat Nishchay-3 programme, and is designed to reduce legal disputes stemming from incomplete or outdated records.
Under the new system, applicants will be required to create an account on the state’s e-registration portal. Before registration, they must enter 13 key details relating to the land, including the registration office name, zone, mouza, police station number, account number, khasra number, area, boundaries, jamabandi number, name of the jamabandi holder, details of the buyer and seller, and the category of land.
Applicants will also be given the option to request updated land information prior to registration. If they select “yes”, the request will be forwarded electronically to the relevant zonal or revenue officer, and both parties will receive confirmation by SMS.
The designated officer will be required to upload updated land records to the portal within 10 days. If no update is provided within that timeframe, the applicant’s submission will be deemed complete and the process will move forward automatically.
The reform will apply specifically to raiyati land. Officials say it is expected to curb disputes, reduce complaints and streamline administrative procedures by ensuring that both parties have verified information before signing any agreement.
The Registration Department said the changes are part of a broader push towards digitalisation of land services in the state. Further steps are expected to make the system more user-friendly and strengthen public confidence in land transactions.
