India, Sept. 2 -- In a bid to boost transparency, accountability and service delivery, the office of the inspector general of registration and stamps (IGR) has rolled out a new performance assessment system for sub-registrar offices from September 1. The initiative, aimed at reducing delays and enforcing professionalism, is currently being implemented in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC) and will gradually be expanded across Maharashtra.

Stamps collector and joint district registrar Santosh Hingane said, "Despite improvements in digital systems, citizens continued to face undue delays. The new initiative is a step towards timely and efficient service delivery. Responsibilities have now been clearly defined for sub-registrar offices, and t...