The prolonged agitation by advocates in Jaipur, which had brought work at sub-registrar offices and revenue courts to a standstill, concluded on Friday. The protest ended following a firm assurance from the state government regarding the registration of property documents based on society leases.
Government Circular Sparks Crisis
The dispute originated from a sudden change in practice by registration authorities. According to the protesting advocate community, a state government circular issued on February 11 was being followed until December 3. On that date, sub-registrar offices began refusing to register documents submitted for sale and transfer that were based on society leases and powers of attorney.
This abrupt halt created significant legal and procedural hurdles for property transactions across the city.
Representation and Escalation of Protest
In response to this refusal, the District Advocate Bar Association, Jaipur, initially sought a resolution through official channels. They submitted a formal representation to the state government through the DIG Stamp and the Jaipur District Collector.
When prompt action was not forthcoming, the community escalated its protest. Advocates decided to boycott work at all sub-registrar offices and revenue courts in Jaipur. The movement gained further momentum as the legal fraternity organized a large rally and staged a dharna, actively involving the affected public in their demonstration.
Resolution and Relief for Residents
The breakthrough came when the IG Stamp issued clear instructions to all registrars. The directive stated that registration must be carried out based on a society's lease and power of attorney, in line with the previous instructions that were in force.
Gajraj Singh Rajawat, President of the District Advocate Bar Association, confirmed the resolution. He stated that documents can now be registered through society leases as was done before the December 3 disruption. He emphasized that this decision provides crucial relief to a vast majority of the city's population, noting that approximately 80% of Jaipur's residents who live in colonies developed through such society leases were impacted by the issue.
A Return to Normalcy
With the government's assurance, the contentious standoff has been resolved. The advocate community has called off its boycott and protests, allowing sub-registrar offices and revenue courts in Jaipur to resume normal functioning. This conclusion ends a period of uncertainty for countless property owners and buyers in the Pink City, restoring the previous system of documentation and registration.
