LUCKNOW, Jan. 30 -- Aiming to make property registration system transparent and secure, Aadhaar-based authentication system will be implemented across the state from February 1 to effectively curb land scams carried out through fraudulent registrations and impersonation. Ravindra Jaiswal, MoS (independent charge) for stamps and registration, in a press conference on Thursday said, "Aadhaar authentication is being introduced in the property registration system in Uttar Pradesh." He further said that during the review meeting of the department held on August 28, 2025, under the chairmanship of CM Yogi Adityanath, directions were issued to implement Aadhaar authentication to effectively prevent fraudulent registrations carried out through impersonation. In compliance with these directions, the necessary notifications have now been issued. He explained that through a notification dated August 2, 2024, the Uttar Pradesh Online Document Registration Rules, 2024, have been enforced by exercising powers under Section 69 of the Registration Act, 1908. Under these rules, the identity of Aadhaar holders will be established electronically through e-KYC, biometric authentication and e-signatures. From February 1, Aadhaar-based authentication for identity verification of executants, parties and witnesses during deed registration will be mandatory in all sub-registrar offices across the state....