CREDAI Demands Immediate Government Action on E-Khata Technical Failures
The Confederation of the Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has issued a strong appeal to the Karnataka state government, urging immediate intervention to resolve chronic technical issues plaguing government offices responsible for property documentation. The call to action was made during a press conference held in Mysuru on Wednesday, where industry representatives highlighted the severe operational disruptions affecting both developers and property owners across the state.
Persistent Server and Software Problems Hinder E-Khata Issuance
CREDAI President Harish Shenoy MS addressed reporters, detailing the widespread problems citizens face when attempting to obtain e-khata documents. "People are consistently encountering obstacles," Shenoy stated, "as they are frequently informed that government servers are down or that the essential software is malfunctioning." These technical failures in the implementation of the digital land record system are creating significant bottlenecks, delaying property transactions and causing undue hardship for all stakeholders involved in the real estate sector.
The association emphasized that the government must prioritize fixing these technical glitches to ensure the seamless and prompt issuance of e-khata certificates. Furthermore, CREDAI has recommended that authorities establish a strict, legally mandated time limit for processing and delivering these critical documents, thereby introducing accountability and efficiency into the system.
Call to Abolish Burdensome GPA Registration Rule
In a related development, the real estate body also raised concerns about the new regulation governing the registration of General Power of Attorney (GPA) documents. The current rule mandates the production of a life certificate for every transaction involving a GPA, a requirement that CREDAI argues has become an excessive burden, particularly for senior citizens and non-resident Indians.
"This procedural hurdle is unnecessarily complicating legal processes for vulnerable groups," the association contended. CREDAI has formally urged the state government to abolish this stipulation, advocating for a more streamlined and citizen-friendly approach to GPA registration that reduces bureaucratic red tape and facilitates smoother property management and transfers.
The collective appeal from CREDAI underscores growing frustrations within the real estate industry regarding administrative and technological inefficiencies. The association's demands highlight the urgent need for governmental action to modernize infrastructure, enhance digital service reliability, and reform outdated regulations that impede economic activity and public convenience.
