The Delhi government is moving forward with the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026, a legislative proposal designed to modernize the management of land and property data across the city. The core objective of the bill is to transition from traditional, often fragmented record-keeping to a centralized, unified digital platform. Under this new system, every piece of land in the capital will undergo a survey to verify its status and ownership details.

Once the survey is complete, each property will be assigned a unique identification number, colloquially referred to as a 'Property Aadhaar Card.' This digital identifier is intended to streamline property transactions, reduce land-related disputes, and provide a transparent, accessible database for both the government and property owners. While the government has framed this as a necessary step toward administrative efficiency and the prevention of land fraud, the proposal is in its early stages. Further details regarding the timeline for the survey, the methodology for data verification, and the specific protections for existing property owners are expected to be clarified as the bill moves through the legislative process. Currently, the initiative focuses on creating a single source of truth for land records that can be easily updated and audited.