Khordha Residents Face Real Estate Hurdles as Land Records Remain in Puri
Khordha residents are still grappling with real estate issues as crucial land records and registry data remain in Puri, 32 years after the districts were separated.
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Khordha became an independent district in 1993, following its bifurcation from Puri. Yet, the land records and registry documents covering transactions from 1962 to 1974 have not been officially transferred to the Khordha Sub-Registrar Office in Jatni. “The situation is frustrating. Every time we need an EC for registry, we must travel to Puri and still risk receiving incomplete or outdated information,” said a Khordha resident.
Despite the existence of a Sub-Registrar Office in Jatni, the record room for Khordha district still remains in Puri. As a result, anyone looking to obtain an Encumbrance Certificate (EC) must make the journey from Jatni to Puri, often at significant cost and inconvenience. The core of the issue lies in the non-transfer of records dated prior to 1975, many of which are critical for verifying property ownership and past transactions.
Residents allege that the manual issuance of ECs in Puri without thorough verification has led to numerous irregularities. In some cases, certificates have been issued for plots that were already mortgaged, leading to post-registry legal challenges. Adding to the concern is the lack of digitization of older land records, making the verification process vulnerable to human error and manipulation.
As such, there is a growing public demand that Puri’s old land records pertaining to Khordha be transferred immediately to the Jatni Sub-Registrar Office. This demand is not new, but it has gained fresh momentum with increasing real estate activity in Khordha, especially in zones like Jatni and Pipili. The current Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) of Khordha, Saphalya Mandit Pradhan, acknowledged the problem and assured that steps are being initiated. “We will coordinate with the Puri district administration to facilitate the transfer of historical land records,” he said, adding that prior Khordha Collector Chanchal Rana was also aware of the issue and could now help resolve it in his new role as Puri’s Collector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Khordha's land records still in Puri?
Khordha became an independent district in 1993, but the land records and registry documents covering transactions from 1962 to 1974 have not been transferred to the Khordha Sub-Registrar Office in Jatni.
What are the main issues faced by Khordha residents?
Residents face significant inconvenience and legal challenges due to the need to travel to Puri for land records, which are often incomplete or outdated.
What is the role of the Sub-Registrar Office in Jatni?
The Sub-Registrar Office in Jatni is responsible for real estate transactions, but it lacks the necessary land records, which are still in Puri.
How does the lack of digitization affect the process?
The lack of digitization makes the verification process vulnerable to human error and manipulation, leading to numerous irregularities in land records.
What steps are being taken to resolve the issue?
The Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) of Khordha has assured that steps are being initiated to coordinate with the Puri district administration to facilitate the transfer of historical land records.
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