Karnataka govt launches online registration of documents
Bengaluru, Dec 16 : The Karnataka government Friday launched a facility providing for online registration of documents aimed at making quick delivery of citizen-centric services.
Department of Stamps and Registration has developed "Kaveri Online Services" so as to make easily accessible and quick delivery of citizen-centric services such as registration and delivery of documents of sale of immovable properties, mortgage, lease, power of attorney and marriage,officials said.
They said the initiative would be a one-step solution for all registration related services.
The services were launched by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in the presence of Revenue Minister R V Deshpande and Inspector General of Registrations and Commissioner of Stamps K V Thrilok Chandra at Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat, here.
Detailing the services available, officials said Encumbrance Certificate (EC) of immovable properties and Certified Copies (CC) of registered documents can be availed online.
If the documents are required only for viewing purpose, it can be done in real time by providing details online, they said adding that citizens can also submit an online application for digitally signed (certified) copies of EC/CC which can be procured by paying the required fees online.
The online services also include property valuation and stamp duty calculator, pre-registration data entry by citizens that enables them to apply for document registration online without having to make multiple visits to Sub Registrar Office and appointment booking for registration of documents.
It also includes, helping in locating of Sub Registraroffices, marriage office, also filing of deceleration anddischarge deeds relating to agricultural loans under KarnatakaAgricultural Credit Operations and Miscellaneous ProvisionsAct, 1974, among others.
The Chief Minister also launched "Maulya" mobile app that will help citizens to find guidance value of any immovable property and online e-Stamp paper.
"The coalition government's aim is to provide citizenshassle-free government services, without wasting time. This isa step in that direction using technology," Kumaraswamy toldreporters after the launch.
Deshpande said two services - pre-registration data entry and appointment booking for registration of documents will be available from today itself at 43 Sub-Registrar offices that come under Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits and it will be gradually extended across the state.
Rest of the services will be available across the state from today itself.
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Probe into Zubeen Garg's death ongoing, no foul play suspected yet: Singapore police
Singapore (PTI): Investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg are ongoing but so far no foul play is suspected, Singapore police have said.
Garg died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19.
The case is currently still being investigated by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act 2010, the police said on Thursday.
“Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Garg,” said the statement.
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Upon completion of the investigations, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will hold a Coroner’s Inquiry (CI), currently scheduled for January and February 2026.
A CI is a fact-finding process led by the Coroner to establish the cause and circumstances of death. Its findings will be made public upon conclusion, said the SPF.
Singapore police are committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the case, it said.
“We seek the patience and understanding of the parties involved. Meanwhile, we urge the public not to speculate and spread unverified information,” said SPF.
A Special Investigation Team probing Garg's death charged four accused, including the singer’s secretary Siddhartha Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, with murder in a chargesheet filed in a court in India last week.
Garg was due to perform at the 4th Northeast India Festival at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 20.
