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Aadhaar Mandatory for Property Registration from Today to Curb Fraud
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News18•01-10-2026, 11:50
Aadhaar Mandatory for Property Registration from Today to Curb Fraud
- •The state government has mandated Aadhaar identification for all document registrations to prevent property fraud.
- •Revenue Minister Bawankule announced that this decision, suggested by CM Devendra Fadnavis, is effective from October 1st.
- •The new rule aims to reduce human intervention and increase transparency in property transactions.
- •If Aadhaar is unavailable, an enrollment receipt, other government IDs, and relationship proofs are required.
- •For minors, Aadhaar enrollment requires parental consent, ensuring no one is deprived of registration benefits due to lack of Aadhaar.
Key Questions Answered
The state government has made Aadhaar identification mandatory for any document registration to prevent frauds involving fake witnesses and parties.
If a person buying or selling property lacks an Aadhaar card, they must provide an Aadhaar enrollment receipt, other government identity proofs, and documents proving their relationship for verification.
For children below 18 years of age, the Aadhaar enrollment application can only be made with the consent of their parents or legal guardians.
