The Lakshadweep (Registration Amendment) Regulation, 2026

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The Lakshadweep (Registration Amendment) Regulation, 2026, updates the Registration Act, 1908, specifically for the Union territory of Lakshadweep. It modernizes property registration by introducing electronic record-keeping and digital verification. The law mandates that all documents presented for registration must be accompanied by a true copy. It establishes a licensing system for document-writers to ensure professional standards and introduces specific grounds under which a registering officer may refuse to register a document. The Regulation also sets penalties for incorrect registration practices and unlicensed document writing, while providing mechanisms for fee recovery and administrative appeals.

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Part XIA REGISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

70AThis Part shall apply to the areas only in respect of which a notification is issued by the Administration under section 70B.

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