Why is it in the News?

Recently, the Secretary, Department of Land Resources, rolled out the National Generic Document Registration System (NDGRS) throughout Assam along with the launch of Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) seeding of geo-referenced Cadastral Maps.

About National Generic Document Registration System:

• The Department of Land Resources has developed the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) as part of the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). 
  • As many as 28 States / UTs have adopted the NGDRS for Land Records.
• The NGDRS application is developed by the National Informatics Centre, Pune.
• It is a common, generic application developed for registration departments across the country under the One Nation One Software initiative.

Objectives of NGDRS:

• With technology being one of the major enablers, it is ensured that registrations and delivery of documents to the parties happen faster in comparison to the conventional methods. The broad level objectives are:
  • One Nation One Software
  • Generic platform for registration of properties and document across the country
  • Citizen empowerment by enabling property valuation and online document submission
  • A single platform of all the stakeholders in registration process

Features of NGDRS:

• It is a nationwide registration department application that is generic, standardised, and adaptable.
• Sub-registrars, citizens, and apex users from registration departments are the intended users of this program.
• NGDRS makes it easier for states to set up state-specific instances and customise the program to meet their needs.
• With its comprehensive user interface for document and property registration, the program makes it possible for citizens to continue with online land purchases.
• They are able to determine the circle rate for land, determine the type of land, and value properties based on current rates.
• The inability to transact in properties that are prohibited—such as government, tribal, mortgaged, etc.—helps them eventually determine where and what kind of land to purchase.
• After that, clients may schedule appointments in advance, apply online for document submission, and make quick payments.
• Purchasers of real estate only need to make one visit to the sub-registrar's office, and that should be during the final registration and signing process.

What is ULPIN?

• It is the distinct blockchain ID, and the land parcel's ULPIN from BhuNaksha allows for a unique identification.
• Every land parcel has a unique 14-digit alphanumeric identification number, often known as the AADHAR or fingerprint for land.
• The identification relies on georeferenced cadastral maps and is based on the land parcel's longitude and latitude.
• ULPIN has the following advantages: it guarantees transaction uniqueness, maintains current spatial records, connects property transactions, shares land record data across departments and financial institutions, and gets rid of fraudulent transactions.