Haryana Government Issues Urgent Directive for PAN Details in High-Value Property Registrations
The Haryana government has taken a decisive step to address tax compliance issues in property transactions by instructing all deputy commissioners across the state to ensure immediate submission of pending permanent account number details in property registration deeds valued above ₹30 lakh. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to streamline financial transparency and prevent potential revenue losses.
Revenue Department's Comprehensive Order to District Authorities
Issued by the revenue and disaster management department under financial commissioner Sumita Misra, the order specifically mandates deputy commissioners to direct tehsildars to verify available data and ensure that all pending PAN details are submitted to the income tax department on an urgent and priority basis. The directive emphasizes close monitoring of compliance at all administrative levels.
Background: I-T Department's Concerns Over Data Pendency
The order follows specific concerns raised by the income tax department regarding significant pendency in tehsil offices, particularly in Gurgaon and Faridabad districts. The I-T department had formally sought PAN information for all buyers and sellers involved in deed registrations spanning from the financial year 2019-20 through 2024-25, highlighting systemic gaps in data submission.
Identified Problem Areas and Previous Investigations
Earlier investigations by the I-T department revealed substantial data pendency in several tehsils, including:
- Ballabhgarh
- Tigaon
- Dayalpur
- Palwal
- Kharkhoda
- Wazirabad
- Manesar
- Farrukhnagar
Notably, Wazirabad, Manesar, and Farrukhnagar fall within Gurgaon district, where compliance issues have been particularly pronounced. The department had already extracted consolidated transaction data from the Web-HALRIS portal and shared it with relevant authorities for necessary action.
Systemic Issues and Tax Evasion Concerns
A senior officer from the revenue department explained the procedural gap: Tehsildars were instructed to access the data through their CRO login and identify cases where PAN details were not entered despite the transaction value crossing the prescribed limit. This systematic verification aims to address what appears to be a widespread administrative oversight.
The urgency of this directive is underscored by alarming findings from 2025, when a survey conducted at Wazirabad tehsil estimated potential tax evasion amounting to over ₹5,000 crore annually. The survey discovered that PAN details of buyers and sellers were frequently omitted during registration processes, creating substantial revenue leakage.
Statewide Compliance Challenges and Regulatory Framework
The problem extends beyond isolated tehsils, with reports indicating that in 93 tehsils across 22 districts, PAN information was not properly fed into registration software. According to established norms, details of all property registries exceeding ₹30 lakh must be shared with the I-T department, including names, PAN, and Aadhaar card details of both buyers and sellers.
To strengthen compliance mechanisms, the I-T department has instructed tehsil offices statewide to collect the specified financial transaction statement from parties involved in property transactions exceeding ₹30 lakh during document registration. This requirement is mandatory under Section 285BA(1) of the Income Tax Act 1961, making SSFT submission to the I-T department a legal obligation for all high-value property transactions.
Broader Implications for Property Registration and Tax Administration
This comprehensive directive represents a significant move toward enhancing financial accountability in Haryana's real estate sector. By addressing data submission gaps and enforcing existing regulations, the state government aims to create a more transparent property registration ecosystem while ensuring proper tax collection on high-value transactions.
The coordinated effort between the revenue department and income tax authorities signals a renewed focus on administrative efficiency and regulatory compliance, potentially setting a precedent for other states grappling with similar challenges in property transaction documentation and tax reporting.
