PUNJAB CM AND ARVIND KEJRIWAL LAUNCH ANOTHER EDITION OF REVENUE REFORMS THROUGH EASY JAMABANDI PORTAL
Amritsar, June 12: As the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched Easy Jamabandi Portal, the state scripted a new success story. It provides citizen centric services to people. These services are offered in a corruption free, smooth, hassle free and transparent manner.
“Punjab Expands ‘Easy Registry’ to Root Out Corruption in Land Services by July 15”
Both the leaders said that Punjab is taking yet another historic step to root out corruption from key revenue services that lakhs of people are dependent on every year. They said that a few days ago, Punjab launched the ‘Easy Registry’ initiative, aimed at making property registration simpler and more transparent and to eliminate corruption. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal said that they have launched this initiative in Mohali and it’s a big hit with the people adding that not even a single corruption complaint has been registered in the last month from one entire district which reflects its resounding success.
Both the leaders said that will be extending this to the whole of Punjab by July 15th adding that as Aam Aadmi Party had promised a corruption-free governance to the people of Punjab, and today’s revolutionary initiative reflects the honesty, transparency, and pro-people mindset of our government. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal said that the portal will enable people to available five main services WhatsApp te Jamabandi (Getting Jamabandi via WhatsApp), Online Intkal (mutation) seva, Rapat Entry, Fard Badar (Correction of Land Records) and Fard Badar (Correction of Land Records). Elaborating it, they said that WhatsApp te Jamabandi (Getting Jamabandi via WhatsApp) will facilitate the people in a big way as 40 lakh people annually either had to visit their Patwari or visit Fard Centers to obtain land record copies (Jamabandi).
Jamabandi’ Portal : Punjab Ends Patwari System: Land Records & Mutations Now Fully Online, Free”
However, both the leaders said that now, there is no need to visit a Patwari, stand in queues, or pay bribes for land records as people have to simply go to the Easy Jamabandi website, enter their details and they will get a copy of your Jamabandi for free. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal said that this will be digitally signed and will have a QR code adding that anyone can scan the QR cord to verify the land record. They said that the state government has digitized land records for 99% of villages in Punjab, all those land records can be availed through this service adding that the remaining villages too will be digitized in the next two months.
Divulging details about Online Intkal (mutation) seva both the leaders said that every year, eight lakh mutations are processed (6 lakh via deed registrations and 2 lakh through inheritance). Previously, Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal said that getting the ownership updated after buying land or inheriting property involved months of running around and hurdles adding that now, Patwaris cannot create obstacles, and there is no need to pay bribes. They said that if anyone is registering their deed, the mutation will happen automatically within 30 days. In case of inheritance, individuals can submit a request for mutation online on the Easy Jamabandi’ Portal . This will be done within a strict 30-day time limit. After completion, they will receive a Whatsapp update at every stage of the process.
Mann & Kejriwal End Land Record Hassles: Rapat Entries in 1 Day
Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal discussed Rapat Entry. They said that every year, about 2 lakh Rapat entries result from court orders or loans. They added that now, there’s no need for physical paperwork or office visits. both said that every case of individual will move digitally from the Patwari with no manual discretion or red-tapeism. Both the leaders stated their Rapat entry will be made within one day for court orders. It will be made within seven days for loans.
Every year, about 60,000 Fard Badar (record correction) requests are made. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal said this while giving details about Fard Badar (Correction of Land Records). They stated that people will no longer need to visit government offices. Errors in land records, such as name spelling, can be corrected without this visit. Relying on the goodwill of Tehsildars is unnecessary. Both the leaders said that now, a simple form with the required documents can be submitted online. The application will be processed within a 15-day time limit. They added that the nominal application fee for these services will also be paid online.
Punjab Launches ‘Subscribe to Land Records’ to Curb Fraud, Protect NRI Property Rights”
Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal discussed Jamabandi layi Subscribe karo (Subscribe to Your Land Records). They highlighted a historic move. They explained that the Punjab Government has introduced the “Subscribe to Your Land Records” feature. This is to protect land ownership, especially for NRIs. Previously, they said that many land records were altered without the owner’s knowledge. Often, owners would find out years later. Afterward, they had to endure a long, delayed legal struggle in courts to get them corrected. Both the leaders said landowners can now visit the government’s website. They can subscribe to their land records by paying an annual fee of ₹500 per Khewat (landholding record).
Both the leaders said that this gives them the right to digitally safeguard their land from anywhere in the world. For instance, they mentioned that any attempt to tamper with the subscribed record triggers an instant alert to the landowner. This alert will come via WhatsApp or email. They can then immediately raise an objection online. This objection will be sent directly to the concerned revenue officer. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal said that this step ensures land security for NRIs across the globe.
Both the leaders mentioned that citizens used to seek out Patwaris for services like Jamabandi (land record copy). They also needed them for Intkal (mutation) and Fard Badar (record correction). They also had to approach Tehsildars. Unfortunately, these offices had become synonymous with corruption. Now, people won’t have to visit the offices of patwards or tehsildars repeatedly. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal said that now all can be done from the comfort of your home. You just need a click through the website easyjamabandi.punjab.gov.in. It can also be availed by dialing 1076 or submitting applications at any Sewa kendra.