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Summary:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated State Registration Day celebrations, highlighting the Registration Department’s transformation into a model of transparency and citizen-friendliness. He emphasized the department’s historical significance, its role in safeguarding property rights, and the government’s success in eliminating corruption through reforms like ‘Anywhere Registration’ and e-stamping. The government is also working to modernize sub-registrar offices, simplify marriage registration, and utilize blockchain technology to enhance land transaction security.
News Article:
Kerala Celebrates Registration Day, Hails Transformation to Corruption-Free Service
KANNUR, January 4, 2026 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today inaugurated the state-level Registration Day celebrations at Anjarakandy Higher Secondary School, praising the State Registration department’s evolution into a transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric model of governance.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Vijayan underscored the department’s critical role in safeguarding citizens’ property rights and ensuring legal security, noting its historical significance as the location of Kerala’s first Sub-Registrar Office, established in 1865.
“The department has moved beyond merely generating revenue, to becoming a fundamental pillar in the state’s overall development,” said Mr. Vijayan.
The Chief Minister highlighted the government’s success in dismantling corrupt practices that previously plagued property registration through initiatives like the ‘Anywhere Registration’ facility and the introduction of e-stamping. He added that integrating with the Revenue department enabled online processing of mutation procedures and marked a significant digital leap.
Looking ahead, the government plans to leverage blockchain technology to further enhance the security of land transactions and prevent fraudulent activities. “Our aim is to maximize services for citizens without requiring physical visits to government offices,” Mr. Vijayan stated.
The event also saw the presentation of awards to top-performing sub-registrar offices. The Chief Minister congratulated the recipients, urging them to maintain a culture of humility, efficiency, and public trust in their services.
The government’s commitment to accessible and inclusive services was also highlighted, with simplified marriage registration procedures, greater inclusion for marginalized groups, and online notices under the Special Marriage Act. Stamp duty concessions for the poor and streamlined registrations under the LIFE Mission housing scheme were cited as examples of the department’s social commitment.
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