Patna: In a relief for citizens facing issues due to digital errors in land and property registration, the department of prohibition, excise and registration has introduced a time-bound and transparent correction mechanism. The move comes with the implementation of a new standard operating procedure (SOP) aimed at addressing discrepancies efficiently.As per the SOP, errors at various stages will now be rectified within a period of three to seven days, while the maximum time limit to resolve all technical issues has been capped at 22 days. The department has formally issued the guidelines and enforced them with immediate effect across all registration offices in the state.Deputy inspector general of registration Sanjay Kumar has directed officials to ensure strict adherence to the SOP. The system allows correction of both human and technical errors in digitized records, including typographical mistakes, data entry faults, and issues related to scanning or uploading documents. However, all corrections will be carried out only after thorough verification of original documents, including hard copies and scanned PDFs.The SOP clearly defines timelines at each stage of the process. Registration officers must conduct preliminary inquiries and submit reports within seven days. This will be followed by physical verification and approval by divisional assistant inspector generals within another seven days. Final orders will be issued within three working days, and the system integrator will complete secure digital updates within five working days.To ensure transparency, both original and revised records will be preserved, with quarterly reports and annual IT audits mandated.
