Delhi govt to issue 'Property Aadhaar Card', introduce Land Records Bill
New Delhi, July 30
The Delhi government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to create a modern, transparent and dispute-free land and property management system, involving the assigning of a unique 'Property Aadhaar Card' to all buildings, an official said on Thursday.
To achieve this, it will soon introduce the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026. Once the law comes into force, every property in Delhi will undergo a scientific survey and a comprehensive digital record will be created, the official said in a statement.
Each property will then be assigned a unique 'Property Aadhaar Card', it said.
Chief Minister Gupta said that just as the Aadhaar card has provided every citizen with a trusted form of identity, every property in Delhi will now be given a secure and authentic digital identity.
This will make property records across the Capital more transparent, well-organised and technologically secure. The government will also convene a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly in connection with the Bill, she said.
The Chief Minister said that, in the first phase, the Delhi government had already prepared smart property cards for 30 rural villages under the Centre's SVAMITVA scheme using drone surveys and technical support from the Survey of India.
The project has emerged as a successful pilot, creating authenticated property records for rural areas and significantly reducing the likelihood of future land-related disputes, she said.
Building on this experience, the Delhi Government will now undertake a comprehensive survey of land and properties across the National Capital Territory.
Under the proposed Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026, the exercise will extend beyond villages to cover every residential, commercial and other category of property in urban areas as well, she said.
A digital record will be created for every floor of every building, ensuring that no property in the Capital remains outside the scope of the exercise.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that for decades, the absence of a systematic land records system has caused difficulties in proving ownership, property transactions, inheritance, securing loans, building plan approvals and resolving disputes pending before courts.
With the new system in place, authenticated digital property records will be available, eliminating ambiguity, improving transparency and significantly reducing land-related disputes.
She said the initiative is not merely about creating records but about laying a strong foundation for Delhi's future digital governance framework.
The records, prepared using modern technology, drone surveys and digital mapping, will help deliver more reliable, secure and efficient services to citizens, she said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Smart move by the Delhi government. The SVAMITVA pilot in rural areas worked well - my cousin's village near Najafgarh got their smart cards last year and it's already helped them get bank loans for farming equipment. Extending this to urban areas makes complete sense. But will there be a clear mechanism for existing disputes and multiple ownership claims? That's the real test.
Living in Delhi for the past 5 years and I've heard horror stories from colleagues about property fraud and fake ownership documents. A unified digital record with drone surveys sounds like a real solution. My only concern: data privacy. Will this Property Aadhaar be linked to our regular Aadhaar? Hope the government addresses security concerns upfront.
Promising idea but let's not get too excited. Remember the Delhi Jal Board's 'e-governance' promises? Still struggling with basic billing. The real challenge will be implementation - digitizing every floor of every building in a city like Delhi is a massive task. And what about unauthorized colonies? Will they be regularized through this process or left out? Need more clarity on the bill's details.
As a first-time homebuyer in Dwarka, this gives me some peace of mind. The current system of dealing with property dealers who have 'connections' in the sub-registrar office is a nightmare. Digital records with unique IDs could reduce fraud. But I hope there's a robust grievance redressal system - what if your property gets wrongly mapped or someone else claims your land digitally? Need strong safeguards. 🏠
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