Resistance grows against Karnataka govt's paperless registration move over 'security loopholes'

Union leaders have warned that the move is rife with security loopholes that could facilitate land grabbing and leave illiterate citizens vulnerable to exploitation.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Stamps and Registration Department Authorised Licensed Document Writer’s Union has launched an attack on the state government’s transition to a completely paperless digital registration system under the Kaveri 2.0 portal.

Union leaders have warned that the move, while aimed at modernisation, is rife with security loopholes that could facilitate land grabbing and leave illiterate citizens vulnerable to exploitation.

Addressing the media on Saturday, D K Sanghamesh Eligar, President of the Union, expressed concerns over the lack of physical documentation provided to property buyers.

"By implementing a paperless system, the government is denying citizens physical proof of their most valuable assets. If records are stored only in a digital locker, what happens to those who lack digital literacy? Without physical titles, many buyers are left with no immediate, tangible security for their property," Eligar questioned.

Vice President Naveen Kumar N pointed out the practical hurdles faced by the rural population and the elderly.

"A large section of our society, particularly farmers and those in rural areas, do not understand the complexities of digital lockers and OTP-based authentication. This system has been introduced without adequate public awareness or training. It feels less like a paperless system and more like a easy path for hackers and fraudsters to exploit innocent citizens," Kumar said.