official guidance

TN Registration PDFs Return Documents on Same Day

The Inspector General of Registration, Chennai, in proceedings Rc. No. 55989/disreiol/2013 dated 12.12.2018, gave instructions under Project STAR 2.0 for Sub Registrar Offices to use Data Entry Operators and scanning equipment so registered documents can be processed and returned on the same day. The guidance is aimed at registration offices and affects people presenting documents for registration, because it is meant to speed up scanning, data entry and document delivery.

Category
Registration and stamp duty
Pages
3
Status
In force
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What this guidance is about

The Inspector General of Registration, Chennai, in proceedings Rc. No. 55989/disreiol/2013 dated 12.12.2018, issued operational instructions connected with Project STAR 2.0. The guidance deals with the use of Data Entry Operators, scanners, web cameras and network connections in registration offices so that registered documents can be scanned, entered in the system and returned on the same day.

Who it affects

This guidance is mainly for registration offices, especially Sub Registrar Offices and the staff working there.

It also matters to:

  • people presenting sale deeds, settlement deeds and other documents for registration
  • property buyers and owners waiting to receive their registered document back
  • document writers and registration professionals who depend on office turnaround time

What the guidance requires

The proceedings refer to an earlier communication dated 28.2.2018 and continue the arrangements for engaging Data Entry Operators.

Key points in the instructions include:

  • Data Entry Operators are to be used for registration related computer work
  • offices are expected to complete scanning and data entry work without delay
  • registered documents are to be returned on the same day
  • offices are to use available equipment such as web cameras and scanners
  • where needed, additional scanners can be used
  • offices are to make use of network connectivity mentioned in the proceedings, including BSNL-MPLS VPN, Airtel and BSNL broadband

Practical effect for the public

For the public, the main purpose is faster handling of registered documents after presentation and registration. The guidance is intended to reduce waiting after registration by making sure the office has staff and equipment to finish the digital processing quickly.

Points specifically mentioned in the proceedings

The proceedings mention implementation from 17.12.2018.

They also show that the Registration Department expected offices to:

  • organise staff and equipment for uninterrupted work
  • avoid backlog in scanning and computer entry
  • ensure prompt delivery of the registered document to the person concerned
  • monitor the work done through the offices using the available system and connectivity

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Common questions

Will I get my registered document back on the same day?

The proceedings are meant to ensure that registered documents are processed and returned on the same day. That is the stated operational goal of the instructions.

Who issued this guidance?

The guidance was issued by the Inspector General of Registration, Chennai, in Rc. No. 55989/disreiol/2013 dated 12.12.2018.

Does this apply to the public or only to registration staff?

The instructions are directed to registration offices and their staff, especially for using Data Entry Operators and equipment. But they affect the public because the purpose is quicker processing and return of registered documents.

What arrangements are mentioned to speed up document return?

The proceedings mention Data Entry Operators, scanners, web cameras and network connections including BSNL-MPLS VPN, Airtel and BSNL broadband, so scanning and data entry can be completed quickly.