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Over 30 years have passed since Khordha district was carved out from Puri as a separate district, but the administrative challenges persist, particularly in land registration processes. While the sub-registrar's office operates from Jatni, records crucial for land transactions remain stored in Puri, posing significant barriers.

Residents are required to shuttle between Jatni and Puri to obtain necessary certificates, like the Encumbrance Certificate, crucial for the land registry. This issue stems after Khordha became a separate district, yet the community remains tethered to Puri for archival references, leading to bureaucratic ...