Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
Firm Registration - Alteration in Branch Details: Citizen’s Portal User Manual
The Firm Registration - Alteration in Branch Details: Citizen’s Portal User Manual, issued by the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps and carrying a 2019 copyright, explains how citizen portal users can apply to alter, add or close a firm’s branch. The manual does not state a government order number or a full publication date.
Purpose
The Firm Registration - Alteration in Branch Details: Citizen’s Portal User Manual provides an online application workflow for changing a firm’s branch information. It covers alteration of a branch, addition of a branch and closing of a branch through the citizen portal of the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps.
The manual is identified as a controlled document. It states that unauthorised access, copying, replication or use for a purpose other than its intended purpose is prohibited.
Who it affects
The branch alteration process is relevant to citizen portal users who need to update the branch details associated with a firm registration. Its scope is firm registration and branch information, including branch names, opening dates, addresses and contact details.
Application process
The manual gives the following steps:
- Log in to the website using a username and password.
- Select Registration, then Firm Registration, followed by Alteration in Branch Details.
- Check the registration number, firm name and date of registration, which are populated automatically.
- Select whether the request is for alteration of a branch, addition of a branch or closing of a branch.
- Enter the branch name and the date of opening.
- Enter the branch address and contact details.
- Add supporting details if required. The manual identifies supporting details as optional or non-mandatory.
- Select the person presenting the application from the available dropdown.
- View the fee type and submit the application.
Submission and payment
The citizen portal confirms when the application has been submitted successfully. The applicant should note the application number, select Done to complete the application and then select Pay.
For payment, the user selects the applicant name and office name. Address and applicant details are populated automatically. The user can view the service description, submit the payment request and select Pay Now to continue with payment.
Portal controls
The manual also explains common portal controls, including Previous, Proceed, Update, Cancel, Add, Reset, Edit, Delete, Search, Save as Draft and Save and Continue. Mandatory fields must be completed, while check boxes and radio buttons are used to select available options.
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Common questions
Can I use the citizen portal to add or close a firm’s branch?
Yes. The request options include alteration of a branch, addition of a branch and closing of a branch.
Which firm details are filled automatically?
The registration number, firm name and date of registration are populated automatically. During payment, address and applicant details are also populated automatically.
Are supporting details mandatory for the application?
No. The manual identifies supporting details as optional or non-mandatory.
What should I do after submitting the branch alteration application?
Note the application number, select Done to complete the application and then select Pay. The payment process continues by selecting the applicant and office details, submitting the payment request and choosing Pay Now.
