State PCS - Maharashtra (MPSC)

• 07 May 2025

One State One Registration Policy

Why in News? 

 On 1 May 2025, the Maharashtra government launched the “One State, One Registration” scheme, enabling citizens to register property documents at any sub-registrar office across the state, irrespective of the property's location. 

 Key Points 

• About the Policy: 
  • The state government introduced the policy to eliminate the restriction of registering property documents only in the area where the property is located. 
    • Earlier, buyers had to register property only at the local sub-registrar’s office, even if it was overcrowded or difficult to reach, leading to delays and inconvenience. 
  • The move simplifies property transactions in high-activity zones like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane, where real estate deals are frequent. 
  • NRIs, senior citizens, legal professionals, and real estate agents will particularly benefit from the flexibility and time saved. 
• Tech Upgrades: 
  • The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is helping modernise backend systems with advanced tech like: 
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based e-measurements 
    • Drone-based land mapping 
    • Blockchain-enabled land records 
  • These upgrades aim to: 
    • Improve accuracy in records 
    • Speed up transactions 
    • Prevent fraud, duplication, and property disputes 

 National Informatics Centre 

• NIC provides network backbone and e-Governance support to the Central Government, State Governments and UT Administrations. 
• NIC has been closely associated with the Government in different aspects of Governance besides establishing a Nationwide State-of-the-Art information and communication technology (ICT) Infrastructure. 
• It has also built a large number of digital solutions to support the government at various levels, making the last-mile delivery of government services to the citizens a reality. 
• It is under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 
• It was established in 1976 and is located in New Delhi.