The Haryana government is planning to make the registration of an “Agreement to Sell” compulsory in property transactions to improve transparency and reduce fraud in the real estate sector. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the proposal during the state budget presentation.
At present, “Agreements to Sell” are usually prepared on stamp paper or notarised privately without mandatory registration. Such documents are not often updated or recorded in official land records, causing the buyers to face risks like property fraud, double-selling, and delayed possession, followed by lengthy legal disputes.
The proposed reform aims to ensure that every property agreement is officially documented, time-stamped, and recorded with revenue authorities. This will help verify ownership details, prevent multiple sales of the same property, and offer stronger legal protection to both buyers and sellers.
Officials believe the move will reduce property-related scams, improve accountability, and speed up dispute resolution in Haryana’s real estate market.
Currently, under the Registration Act, 1908, sale deeds and conveyance deeds must be registered, but an Agreement to Sell is treated only as a contractual document and not as proof of ownership. Because of this, many buyers and sellers depend on unregistered agreements that carry limited legal value in court disputes.
The system is different for projects governed by Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA). Under HRERA rules, builders must sign a registered agreement for sale with homebuyers before collecting more than 10% of the property cost. The authority also requires developers to follow a standard agreement format covering payment schedules, possession timelines, penalties, and buyer rights. These agreements are uploaded on the RERA portal to ensure transparency.
The difference between mandatory registration under HRERA and optional registration in general property transactions has created two separate systems in Haryana’s real estate market. While RERA projects offer stronger safeguards for buyers, unregistered agreements in the broader market continue to be a major cause of litigation and fraud.
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