IGRS Telangana
The Government of Telangana maintains its old records and documents via the Registration and Stamps Department. These records are critical as they serve as court evidence in case of disputes. The concerned department is also responsible for several other state services like document registration, revenue collection, etc. and operates via IGRS Telangana.
About IGRS Telangana
IGRS Telangana is the official website of the Government of Telangana’s Registration & Stamp Department. It is based on an Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS).
The portal enables citizens to access several services related to real estate, apart from others. These include the issuance of encumbrance certificate, payment of stamp duty and registration fees, etc.
IGRS Telangana - Features and Benefits
The following are a few features and benefits of this portal –
- Reduction of red tape – Individuals do not need to visit any government department or office for any service-related issue. They can do so online and thereby avoid red tape.
- Hassle-free mode of filing complaints – Citizens can file complaints and have their grievances addressed conveniently from this website.
- Promotes transparency of services – Eliminating malpractices and corruption is the primary objective of this portal.
- Availability of several documents – The IGRS portal allows citizens to access several documents, thus eliminating the need to manually visit a designated office.
Services Available on the IGRS Telangana Portal
Users can avail the following services via the Telangana Registration and Stamps website –
- Encumbrance search (Search for an encumbrance certificate on a property registered with the SRO)
- Stamp duty and registration fees payment
- Property registration
- Hindu marriage and special marriage registration
- Firm registration
- Society registration
- Know Your SRO (Sub-Registrar Office)
- Search market value of a property
- Information on chit fund companies
- Information on prohibited properties
What is an Encumbrance Certificate?
An encumbrance certificate or EC is a document that assures a property (a constructed property or land) is devoid of any liability. Such liabilities can arise from legal disputes or if the asset is mortgaged.
An EC is mandatory when selling or buying a property. It is also a necessary document to avail a home loan or loan against property. Generally, lenders ask for 10 to 15 years of encumbrance statement before sanctioning a loan.
Citizens of Telangana can access an EC of a property from the official website of the state’s Registration and Stamps. They can search for this certificate of a particular property by entering a few relevant search details.
The process to Search TS Encumbrance Certificate on IGRS Telangana Portal
Follow the steps given below to search for an encumbrance certificate on the IGRS TS portal. Make sure to register and create an account on this website before availing this service.
- Step 1. Visit the official website of Telangana Registration & Stamps Department (IGRS).
- Step 2. Log in with mobile number/email ID and password.
- Step 3. Select ‘Encumbrance Search (EC)’ under ‘Online Services’.
- Step 4. Click on ‘Submit’ at the bottom of the disclaimer page.
- Step 5. Under ‘Search Criteria’, select ‘Document Number’.
- Step 6. Enter the document number.
- Step 7. Provide the ‘Year of Registration’ and ‘Registered at SRO’.
- Step 8. Next, click on ‘Submit’.
Information related to the search criteria, like village code, city/village name, etc., will be displayed. Individuals can also enter house number and survey number here by clicking on the ‘Add More’ button.
- Step 9. Click on ‘Next’ at the far right of this page.
- Step 10. Enter the period of search.
- Step 11. Click on ‘Submit’.
A list of documents with their respective IDs will be displayed as per the search criteria and time period provided. - Step 12. Click the check boxes on the right of each document ID or the ‘Select All’ checkbox to opt for all documents.
- Step 13. Click on ‘Submit’.
A statement of encumbrance on the property will be displayed by the IGRS Telangana portal with details like –
- Description of the property
- TS registration and other dates
- Nature and market value of the property
- Name of parties – executants (EX) and claimants (CL)
- Document number
Individuals can click on the ‘Print’ button at the bottom of this page to avail a hardcopy of the information.
The encumbrance certificates are only available for properties registered after 1st January 1983. For older ECs, individuals need to visit the respective Sub-Registrar Office.
Also, citizens cannot apply for an encumbrance certificate from the Telangana Land Registration and Stamp Department’s website.
How to Get Telangana Encumbrance Certificate Online?
Citizens can apply for an encumbrance certificate in the following few steps –
- Step 1. Visit the official website of Telangana MeeSeva portal.
- Step 2. Click on ‘Application Forms’.
- Step 3. Navigate this page to find ‘Registration’.
- Step 4. Click on ‘Encumbrance Certificate’.
An application form for encumbrance certificate will be downloaded. Individuals must print this document and fill in the required details (name of the property owner, sale/purchase deed of the property, etc.). Next, attach the relevant documents and submit this form at the nearest MeeSeva Centre located on this website.
An acknowledgment number will be provided to the applicant for future reference.
Documents Required for an Encumbrance Certificate
Documents required to avail an encumbrance certificate are –
- Details of the property
- Registered deed number with date
- Volume/CD number
- Photocopy of any previously executed deed of the property (sales deed, partition gift deed, etc.)
- Attested copy of the individual’s address
Fees and Charges to Get an Encumbrance Certificate
An applicant needs to pay a service charge of Rs.25 for the certificate. In addition, the following legal charges are payable too.
- Rs.500 if the applicant is aged 30 or above
- Rs.200 if he/she is below 30
What is the Processing Time to Get IGRS Telangana EC?
The minimum processing time to get an encumbrance certificate is 6 working days. It can also stretch to more than 30 days in some cases.
How Do I Check My EC status?
Applicants can check their encumbrance certificate status with the ‘Encumbrance Search’ option on the IGRS Telangana registration portal. Enter the necessary search details to view your EC status displayed on the screen.
Telangana’s Registration & Stamps Department website has simplified availing the encumbrance certificate for property buyers. Citizens can also access several other services and eliminate the need to visit an office.
