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By: Sanjeevani Murlidhar Gupta and Jayesh Milind Kolambkar
1. Research Scholar, MCA, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development and Research (TIMSCDR), Mumbai, India
2. Research Scholar, MCA, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development and Research (TIMSCDR), Mumbai, India
Conventional land record management systems have long suffered from issues such as inefficiency, data manipulation, corruption, and lack of transparency, which collectively hinder effective governance and erode public trust. This paper introduces a blockchain-based framework aimed at revolutionizing land record management by ensuring enhanced transparency, data security, and operational efficiency. The proposed system leverages the decentralized and immutable nature of blockchain technology to eliminate the need for intermediaries, thereby minimizing human intervention and potential corruption. Smart contracts are employed to automate critical processes such as land registration, ownership transfers, leasing, and mortgaging, ensuring accuracy, faster transactions, and reduced administrative costs. In addition, the framework addresses essential challenges related to data privacy, scalability, interoperability, and legal compliance, which are crucial for real-world implementation. A comparative evaluation with traditional and semi-digital systems demonstrates the superior reliability and traceability of blockchain-based solutions. Overall, this study emphasizes the transformative role of blockchain technology in creating a more transparent, tamper-proof, and citizen-centric approach to land governance and record management.
Blockchain Technology; Land Record Management, Land Leasing and Mortgaging; Property Rights; Decentralized Governance; Land Registration; Data Security, Smart Contracts.
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