The Delhi government is preparing to digitize records of all houses, flats, and land across the capital.
A new law is being drafted under which every property will receive a unique digital identity called the Delhi Urban Property Identity Card (DUPIC).
The main goal of this system is to create a single digital record for every property, make information sharing between government departments easier, and reduce property-related disputes.
Every Property Will Get a Unique Digital Identity
Just as every citizen has an Aadhaar number, every property in Delhi will be assigned a unique DUPIC number.
Each DUPIC card will include a QR code.
By scanning it, authorized users will be able to access important property details such as the owner’s name, electricity and water connections, house tax records, and other key information.
Complete Digital Record of Every Property
The government believes that many properties in Delhi are still missing from official records.
Under the new system, whenever a property is registered, its details will automatically be added to the government database.
This will help create a complete and up-to-date digital record of properties across the city.
Easier Record Sharing Between Departments
The Revenue Department will be the central authority managing the new system.
Departments such as the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Municipal Corporations, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Delhi Jal Board, power distribution companies, banks, and courts will be able to access relevant property information whenever required.
This will make updating records much faster and reduce paperwork.
No Need to Visit Multiple Offices
One of the biggest advantages of the DUPIC system is that property ownership updates will happen automatically.
Once a property sale is registered, the new owner’s details will be updated in the Revenue Department’s records.
The information will then be shared with the concerned departments.
As a result, property owners may no longer need to visit different offices separately to update their names in electricity, water, or property tax records.
Land Use Changes Will Be Updated Quickly
If the DDA changes the land use of a property, the information will immediately be shared with the Revenue Department.
The updated details will then be forwarded to departments such as the municipal corporation, electricity providers, and the Delhi Jal Board.
This will help ensure that taxes and other charges are revised without unnecessary delays.
Three-Year Survey Before Implementation
Before the new system is introduced, the government plans to bring a new law.
After that, a detailed survey of properties across Delhi will be carried out over 36 months.
Once the survey is complete, every property will receive its own DUPIC card.
In multi-storey buildings, letters such as A, B, and C will be added to house numbers to give each floor a separate identity.
Property Disputes Could Reduce
The government expects the new digital system to make property disputes easier to resolve.
If a property-related case reaches court, ownership records can be verified quickly through the DUPIC card.
This could help reduce fraudulent claims and make legal proceedings more transparent.
In the future, any court order related to a property may also be added to the property’s digital record, keeping all information updated in one place.
