The Government of Karnataka on November 21, 2025, issued the Draft Karnataka Registration (Refusal and Cancellation of Registered Documents) Rules, 2025.
The key provisions are as stated:
• When Registration Must Be Refused (Section 22-B)
A. Under Section 22-B(1):
Registration is refused if:
o The document appears forged on its face.
o Integrated electronic databases cannot authenticate the document.
o The identity of the parties cannot be verified using Government-notified ID.
• Under Section 22-B(2): Prohibited Transactions
o Documents involving transactions prohibited by Central/State laws must be refused.
o Government will publish prohibited categories in the Official Gazette.
o A Register of Prohibited Transactions is maintained for verification.
• Under Section 22-B(3): Attached Properties
Registration is refused if the property is under permanent or provisional attachment by:
o Courts/Tribunals, or
o Government-notified competent authorities.
Orders are recorded in a Register of Attachments and registration allowed only after attachment is lifted.
• Under Section 22-B(4): Government-specified Cases
Refusal applies when:
o Property details cannot be verified with integrated land/property databases.
o Mandatory approvals or permissions required under law are missing.
• Recording Reasons
o All reasons for refusal must be entered in Book No. 2.
o A free copy must be given to the applicant.
• Appeal Against Refusal
o Aggrieved parties may appeal following Sections 72–76 and related rules.
o Fees as per Karnataka Registration Rules.
• Cancellation of Registered Documents (Section 22-C)
Grounds
A registered document may be cancelled if it was registered in violation of Section 22-B.
Who Can Apply
o Persons affected by forged documents.
o Authorities responsible for enforcing prohibitory laws.
o Authorities issuing attachment orders.
Application Requirements
o Filed online, with prescribed fee (1% of stamp duty; min ₹1,000, max ₹10,000).
o Must include ID proof, affidavit, document copy, and supporting evidence.
Procedure
o Notices issued to all affected parties; minimum 15-day response time.
o Hearings may be physical or online.
o Aim to finish within 90 days.
o District Registrar may summon records or issuing authorities as needed.
• Appeals Against Cancellation (Section 22-D)
o Appeal lies with the Inspector General of Registration.
o Notices served to parties; appeal may proceed ex parte.
o IGR may inspect records, take affidavits, and must record reasons.
o Target disposal within 90 days.
• Limitation
o Cancellation application must be filed within 3 years of registration.
o Delay beyond 3 years can only be condoned by the Inspector General.
• Protection of Officers
Officers acting in good faith under these rules are protected from legal proceedings.
Any objections or suggestions, may be received by the state government from any person with respect to the said draft before the expiry of the period specified above, will be considered by the State Government. Objections or suggestions may be addressed to the Principal Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department (Stamp and Registration and Disaster Management), 6th floor, M.S.building, Dr. B.R Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru 560001.
The said draft will be taken into consideration after the expiry of 15 days from the date of its publication in official gazette.
[Notification No: RD/42/MNMU/2022 (P-2)]
