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Deed Writers Intensify Protest in Gaya Over Paperless Registry, Backed by Congress
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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Deed writers in Gaya escalated their sit‑in on Tuesday, demanding the reversal of the paperless registry system and warning they will approach the courts, with the Congress party voicing support.
Gaya, Bihar – On Tuesday, deed writers gathered outside the district registrar's office, intensifying a sit‑in that began earlier this week to protest the state's newly introduced paperless registry system. The demonstrators, armed with pens and handwritten petitions, aimed to draw public attention to what they describe as a threat to traditional land‑record practices.
The group issued a formal notice to the state government, demanding an immediate rollback of the digital registration process. They warned that, should their demands be ignored, they will file petitions in the courts to challenge the policy's legality and its impact on land‑record accuracy.
The Indian National Congress, seeking to align with the grievances of local stakeholders, publicly endorsed the protest. Party representatives in the region reiterated their support for the deed writers and called for a dialogue with the administration to address the concerns.
The paperless registry, introduced by the Bihar government to streamline land‑record management, has faced criticism from sections of the legal and clerical community who argue that the shift may marginalise those unfamiliar with digital tools and could lead to documentation errors.
Authorities have not yet responded to the protestors' demands, and the situation remains under close observation as the demonstration continues into the evening.
The group issued a formal notice to the state government, demanding an immediate rollback of the digital registration process. They warned that, should their demands be ignored, they will file petitions in the courts to challenge the policy's legality and its impact on land‑record accuracy.
The Indian National Congress, seeking to align with the grievances of local stakeholders, publicly endorsed the protest. Party representatives in the region reiterated their support for the deed writers and called for a dialogue with the administration to address the concerns.
The paperless registry, introduced by the Bihar government to streamline land‑record management, has faced criticism from sections of the legal and clerical community who argue that the shift may marginalise those unfamiliar with digital tools and could lead to documentation errors.
Authorities have not yet responded to the protestors' demands, and the situation remains under close observation as the demonstration continues into the evening.