Karnataka govt may scrap online transfer counselling for sub-registrars

Karnataka government may scrap online transfer counselling for sub-registrars in the stamps and registration department.

The system was introduced two months ago to curb lobbying and corruption, but a section of sub-registrars urged to revert to the old general transfer process.

Karnataka State Stamps and Registration Department Officials' Association argued online counselling is unnecessary for a cadre of about 294 sub-registrars.

Deputy chief minister and revenue minister G Parameshwara directed the additional chief secretary to submit a detailed proposal after meeting the delegation.

Only 6% of sub-registrars (around 18 officers) are eligible for transfer each year, making online counselling seem excessive to opponents.