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A technical disruption in Aadhaar-based verification has caused widespread delays in property registrations and rental agreements across Maharashtra, impacting buyers, tenants, developers and landlords. The malfunction affected the state's online e-registration system, forcing applicants to revert to physical visits at sub-registrar offices along with witnesses. This led to congestion, longer processing times and postponement of scheduled transactions, particularly in major urban centres. Developers also faced hurdles in completing first-sale registrations, while thousands of leave-and-licence agreements remained pending. The episode has underscored the risks of over-reliance on digital authentication systems and highlighted the need for robust backup mechanisms.
A technical glitch in the Aadhaar-linked verification system disrupted property sale deed and rental agreement registrations across Maharashtra, bringing digital registration services to a temporary halt. The issue affected online e-registration processes that depend on Aadhaar authentication, compelling applicants to switch to offline registration methods. Advertisement
With online verification unavailable, buyers and tenants were required to visit sub-registrar offices in person along with witnesses, resulting in increased footfall and delays. In cities such as Mumbai and Pune, several appointments were postponed as registration offices struggled to manage the surge.
Real estate developers were also impacted, particularly for first-sale registrations carried out from project sites, which rely heavily on biometric verification. Multiple transactions were deferred, affecting project timelines and handover schedules.
Rental registrations faced similar challenges, with a large number of leave-and-licence agreements remaining incomplete during the disruption. Authorities indicated that steps are being taken to stabilise the system and examine alternative verification options to prevent recurrence, reinforcing the importance of resilient digital infrastructure in real estate transactions.
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