Haryana to Start Door-to-Door Property ID Verification to Resolve Ownership Issues
The Haryana government is launching a door-to-door verification campaign across several districts in South Haryana. This initiative aims to address irregularities in property IDs, which have been a major concern for citizens, especially during the recent assembly elections.
The verification drive will initially focus on districts including Gurgaon, Rewari, and Mahendragarh, where issues with property documentation are most prevalent. These concerns were raised repeatedly during public complaints filed at “Samadhan Sivir” camps, set up by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini after the formation of the new government. A large proportion of these complaints revolved around inaccuracies in property IDs and the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), which are crucial for executing property-related transactions and collecting taxes. Division Commissioner R C Bidhwan emphasised the need for swift verification of property IDs to enable effective property tax collection. Only once these IDs are verified will municipal units be able to roll out a comprehensive property tax campaign. He instructed municipal corporations, such as those in Gurgaon, Manesar, and Pataudi, along with councils and committees in Rewari, Mahendragarh, Narnaul, Dharuhera, Sohna, and Farrukhnagar, to begin a door-to-door verification campaign.
This door-to-door initiative is designed to ensure that the property records are updated with accurate details, such as the owner’s name, contact information, and property dimensions. By gathering and validating this information, the Haryana government aims to resolve discrepancies in property records and improve governance. Haryana’s property database currently holds records for around 48 lakh registered properties. However, a significant portion of these records is incomplete, with critical details such as the owner’s contact information and names missing from many property IDs. According to government data, 42% of registered properties do not have the owner’s contact number, and 34.1% are missing the owner’s name entirely.
The situation is most dire in Gurgaon, where nearly 40% of the properties lack contact details, and over a quarter of the properties have no registered owner names. Faridabad and Ambala are also experiencing similar issues, with large numbers of properties lacking essential information, such as the owners’ names and contact numbers. These discrepancies have led to growing frustration among residents, who suspect that the system has been deliberately mismanaged to encourage bribe-seeking for resolution. The government’s door-to-door verification drive is expected to help rebuild trust in the property documentation process, which many residents have criticised as prone to manipulation. By involving local officials in these verification efforts, the administration hopes to resolve disputes more efficiently and ensure that the property tax system operates fairly and transparently.
In addition to addressing issues with property records, Haryana officials are also focusing on the timely resolution of land-related disputes. Division Commissioner Bidhwan has urged officials to clear pending revenue cases quickly to ensure smoother agricultural activities and avoid disruptions for landowners. This push for improved infrastructure and governance aims to create a more efficient and transparent system, offering relief to citizens while enhancing the state’s overall development. As Haryana moves forward with these reforms, the door-to-door verification campaign is expected to be a pivotal step in streamlining property records and tax collection across the state.
