Property Registrations Halt in Telangana Due to Aadhaar Online Services Outage
Technical Issues in UIDAI Network Disrupt Land Transactions
In a sudden and significant disruption, property registrations across Telangana came to a standstill on Thursday. This was due to a technical snag in the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) network, which led to the suspension of Aadhaar online services. The Commissioner and Inspector General of the Stamps and Registration department announced the suspension, attributing it to unforeseen technical problems within the UIDAI’s infrastructure.
Impact on Property and Land Registrations
The halt in Aadhaar online services had a cascading effect on property and land registrations throughout the state. Aadhaar biometric verification, which is mandatory for these transactions, could not be completed, resulting in the suspension of over 7,000 daily registrations and land transactions. Despite the setback, officials managed to process around 1,000 documents on Thursday. They assured the public that normal operations were expected to resume by midnight, allowing services to proceed as usual on Friday.
Statewide Disruption Due to Technical Snag
This unexpected technical issue caused widespread inconvenience. The suspension of Aadhaar online services not only halted property and land registrations but also disrupted Aadhaar-based OTP services, essential for various other transactions. The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that registration services would be fully operational by Friday.
High-Level Review Meeting Held
In response to the disruption, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy convened a high-level review meeting on Thursday at the state Secretariat. The meeting was attended by key officials including Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Revenue Minister P. Srinivas Reddy, Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, and Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari. The discussions focused on the immediate steps required to restore normalcy and prevent future disruptions.
Restoration of Services and Future Measures
The officials expressed confidence that the technical issues would be resolved swiftly, with services expected to be restored by midnight on Thursday. This assurance came as a relief to many who rely on these services for their property and land transactions. The state government also emphasized the need for robust measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, highlighting the importance of a resilient and reliable infrastructure for critical services.
Conclusion
The unexpected outage of Aadhaar online services brought property and land registrations to a temporary halt in Telangana, causing significant disruption and inconvenience. However, swift action and assurance from state officials indicate that normalcy will soon be restored. This incident underscores the critical role of reliable technological infrastructure in ensuring the seamless delivery of essential services. As Telangana looks to the future, strengthening these systems will be key to preventing such disruptions and maintaining public confidence in digital services.