Maharashtra IGR Launches E-Registration For Property Agreements, Begins With Hiranandani Fortune City

Mumbai, September 3, 2025: In a move towards digitisation and citizen-first governance, the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), Maharashtra, in association with the Department of Registration and Stamps, has launched the e-registration of property agreements. The launch event was held at Hiranandani Fortune City, Panvel, which became the first real estate project in Maharashtra to implement this progressive system.

The innovative digital framework provides complete online registration of property agreements—removing the need for physical visits to Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs). All key steps, like agreement drafting, Aadhaar-based e-KYC, biometric verification, payment of stamp duty and registration charges, and final agreement registration, are executed securely through a digital platform.

IGR Maharashtra said, “This initiative is a transformative step in bringing government services closer to citizens. By leveraging digital technology, we aim to provide faster, transparent and hassle-free registration services while maintaining the highest legal sanctity.”

The process is entirely transparent with every transaction digitally tracked and monitored by IGR Maharashtra. This ensures a high level of trust and accountability throughout the system. The digital workflow significantly speeds up approvals and provides immediate access to digitally signed agreements, reducing paperwork and administrative delay.

Built-in security features, including Aadhaar-based identity verification, biometric authentication and encrypted data handling, maintain the integrity of every transaction. Importantly, the system supports sustainability goals by eliminating the need for paper-based documentation, thereby minimising environmental impact.

The Hiranandani Group was selected to pioneer this rollout by integrating e-registration for homebuyers at Hiranandani Fortune City.

“This launch is a defining moment in the digital transformation of India’s real estate ecosystem. It aligns with our long-standing belief that technology and transparency are the twin engines of progress,” said Niranjan Hiranandani, Founder and Chairman, Hiranandani Group.

“By eliminating outdated manual processes, the government is empowering both developers and citizens through convenience, accountability and security.”

He added, “At Hiranandani, we are proud to be the first movers in adopting this forward-looking reform. Our team has worked closely with the IGR office to ensure seamless implementation at our projects, and we are confident that this model will be widely embraced across the state.”

E-registration will significantly reduce transactional friction, and boost ease of doing business for domestic and NRI homebuyers, he further added.

Several leading real estate firms have expressed interest in adopting the system, signalling a broad-based industry shift toward compliance, customer empowerment and technological integration.