Belagavi
The government has launched a project to digitise property records across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to streamline access and ensure better record-keeping. However, the initiative has been hindered by staff shortages, funding issues, work pressure, and technical problems, leaving the public struggling to access original property documents.
The e-property software project was introduced to digitise property records in ULBs, aiming to protect documents, prevent duplicate sales and transfers, and stop unauthorized changes to property details. The project promised to safeguard over 18 lakh property records and deliver timely services with transparent governance. Unfortunately, progress has been slower than anticipated, causing ongoing difficulties for residents in accessing original property records in many districts.
Officials from municipal councils and corporations noted that effective implementation requires a thorough survey of all properties, ensuring accurate digitisation. They highlighted that proper tax collection depends on precise property identification.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan confirmed that digitisation efforts are ongoing and that a review will soon be conducted to assess the progress. Reshma Talikoti, Commissioner of the Revenue Department of BCC, acknowledged that tax collection and proper record-keeping are possible only with accurate property surveys and digitisation. She assured that steps would be taken to conduct such a survey soon.
