Which Sub-Registrar Office should I file the RTI with?

File with the Sub-Registrar Office where your property is situated and where the deed was or should be registered. Delhi has multiple Sub-Registrar Offices, each covering a specific geographic area. To find the correct office, check the appointment booking portal at doris.delhigovt.nic.in — the office assigned to your property's locality is shown when you enter the property address. On the Delhi RTI portal at rti.delhi.gov.in, select 'Revenue Department' and then the relevant Sub-Registrar Office or the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps (IGRS), Delhi, which is the supervisory authority.

My stamp duty demand seems too high. Can RTI help me understand how it was calculated?

Yes. Delhi uses a circle rate system — the government sets minimum property values (circle rates) for different localities, categorised A to H. Stamp duty is charged on the higher of the circle rate value or the actual sale consideration. Through RTI you can obtain: (1) the circle rate currently applicable to the specific locality where your property is situated and the date it was notified; (2) the category assigned to your locality; (3) the basis on which the Sub-Registrar assessed the market value of your property; and (4) any guidelines issued by GNCTD for assessment of properties in your colony or area. This lets you verify whether the correct circle rate was applied and whether your locality is correctly categorised.

How do I get an encumbrance certificate for a property through RTI?

An encumbrance certificate (EC) confirms whether a property is free of registered charges, mortgages, or liabilities. In Delhi, ECs are issued through the DORIS portal (doris.delhigovt.nic.in) as part of the online property registration system. If the DORIS portal is not generating the EC or if you need an EC for a period before the portal was operational, an RTI with the relevant Sub-Registrar Office can request: (1) a certified statement of all registered transactions (sale, mortgage, lease, gift) recorded against the property bearing [address / khasra number] from [date] to [date]; and (2) whether any charge, mortgage, or encumbrance is currently registered against the above property as per the Index of Properties maintained at this Sub-Registrar Office. This effectively constitutes an encumbrance certificate through the RTI process.

The property I bought was registered months ago but I still do not have the original registered deed. What should I ask in an RTI?

After registration, the original deed is returned to the party who presented it. If you presented the deed and it has not been returned, file an RTI asking: (1) the date on which the above deed was registered and the registration number assigned; (2) whether the original deed was returned to the presenter and if so on what date and to whom; (3) if not returned, the current custody point and the reason for non-return. If registration is still pending, ask for the current status and the specific reason for delay. Note: if you need a certified copy of a registered deed (not the original), you can apply for it through the DORIS portal or under RTI.

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How to File RTI with Delhi Sub-Registrar for Property Registration, Stamp Duty and Encumbrance

Q: What if the Sub-Registrar does not respond to my RTI within 30 days?

File a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps (IGRS), Delhi (the supervisory authority over Sub-Registrar Offices), within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. If the FAA's response is absent or unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Delhi Information Commission (DIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days. The DIC is Delhi's State Information Commission established under Section 15 of the RTI Act 2005.

Step-by-step guide to file an RTI with the Sub-Registrar or Inspector General of Registration and Stamps, Delhi, for property deed registration delays, stamp duty assessment basis, circle rate information, encumbrance certificate status, and certified copy of registered documents. Includes a ready-to-use sample RTI draft.

Updated 24 May 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryRevenue Department, Government of NCT of Delhi

Address RTI ToPIO of the relevant Sub-Registrar Office / Inspector General of Registration and Stamps, GNCTD

Application Fee₹10 under RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Free for BPL cardholders.

Response Time30 days from receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005). 48 hours if the matter involves life or liberty.

File Online Athttps://rti.delhi.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

Property registration in Delhi is handled by Sub-Registrar Offices operating under the Revenue Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Registrations are conducted under the Registration Act, 1908, and stamp duty is payable under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 as applicable to Delhi. The Inspector General of Registration and Stamps (IGRS), Delhi, is the supervisory authority over all Sub-Registrar Offices in the city.

For most citizens, property registration is a complex, one-time transaction involving significant sums of money. Stamp duty in Delhi ranges from 4% to 7% of the property value — on a property worth ₹50 lakh, this is ₹2–3.5 lakh. When a deed is refused, an objection is raised without explanation, or the stamp duty demand appears excessive, citizens have very limited recourse — unless they use RTI to obtain the exact basis of the decision in writing.

What Can You Achieve with RTI to the Sub-Registrar?

Get the specific reason a property deed registration was refused or objected to
Obtain the circle rate applicable to your locality and verify whether it was correctly applied in the stamp duty calculation
Get a certified copy of a registered document (sale deed, mortgage deed, gift deed) on record at the Sub-Registrar
Confirm whether any encumbrance (mortgage, charge, lien) is registered against a property you are buying
Find out whether your original deed has been returned after registration — and to whom
Get the name of the officer who raised an objection on your deed file

Property Registration in Delhi: A Quick Overview

When you buy or transfer property in Delhi, the transaction must be registered at the Sub-Registrar Office for the area where the property is located. The process:

Appointment: Book online at doris.delhigovt.nic.in (Delhi Online Registration Information System)
Stamp duty payment: Pay stamp duty (based on the higher of circle rate value or actual consideration) and registration fee before or at the time of presentation
Presentation of deed: Present the executed deed along with required documents — identity proof, address proof, photographs, PAN of parties, NOC if applicable
Registration: The Sub-Registrar verifies documents, takes biometric/thumb impression of parties, and registers the deed; a Registration ID is assigned

RTI is most useful when step 3 or 4 encounters a problem — a refusal, an objection, or an unexplained delay.

Where to File: The Right Authority

All Delhi Sub-Registrar Offices are under the Revenue Department, GNCTD. The correct office depends on where the property is located.

Issue	File With	Portal
Deed registration delay, objection, refusal	Sub-Registrar Office where deed was presented	rti.delhi.gov.in
Circle rate category for a specific locality	Sub-Registrar Office or IGRS Delhi	rti.delhi.gov.in
Certified copy of a registered document	Sub-Registrar Office where it was registered	rti.delhi.gov.in
Encumbrance / prior charges on a property	Sub-Registrar Office covering the property location	rti.delhi.gov.in
Supervisory policy, IGRS circular, statewide guidelines	Inspector General of Registration and Stamps (IGRS), Delhi	rti.delhi.gov.in

Filing portal: This is a Delhi State function — file at rti.delhi.gov.in. Do not use rtionline.gov.in (for Central Government). The second appeal goes to the Delhi Information Commission (DIC), not the CIC.

How to File on rti.delhi.gov.in

Go to rti.delhi.gov.in and register or log in
Select Revenue Department → Sub-Registrar Office Name (or Inspector General of Registration and Stamps)
Draft your application — include the appointment number, date of presentation, property address, and deed type for quick identification
Pay ₹10 online. BPL cardholders are exempt
Submit and note your registration number

What Specific Information Can You Ask For?

Deed registration status and objection:

Current status of the deed presented on Date bearing appointment number XXX for property at Address — registered, pending, objected to, or refused
If objected or refused — copy of the written objection notice, the specific ground cited, and the name and designation of the officer who raised the objection
The name and designation of the Sub-Registrar currently handling or responsible for this deed file

Stamp duty and circle rate: 4. The circle rate (ready reckoner rate) currently applicable to properties in Colony / Locality / Ward Name, Delhi, including the category (A to H) assigned to this locality and the date from which it is in force 5. The basis on which the market value was assessed for the property at Full Address — whether circle rate or stated consideration was applied, and the total stamp duty and registration fee demanded 6. Copy of any GNCTD notification or circular revising circle rates for the above locality in the last three years

Certified copy of registered document: 7. A certified copy of the sale deed / gift deed / mortgage deed bearing Registration Number XXX registered at this Sub-Registrar Office on Date, for the property at Address

Encumbrance information: 8. A certified statement of all transactions registered at this Sub-Registrar Office in respect of property at Address / Khasra No. XXX from Date to Date — showing any sale, mortgage, gift, or lease registered 9. Whether any mortgage, charge, lien, or encumbrance is presently registered against the above property as on the date of this RTI

Appeals

First Appeal (Section 19(1)): File with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — at the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps (IGRS), Delhi — within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable.

Second Appeal (Section 19(3)): If the FAA's response is absent or unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Delhi Information Commission (DIC) within 90 days. The DIC is Delhi's State Information Commission under Section 15 of the RTI Act 2005 — this is a Delhi State body and the second appeal does not go to the CIC.

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Public Information Officer (PIO),
Sub-Registrar Office,
[Sub-Registrar Office Name and Address, Delhi]

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Property Deed Registration Delay and Stamp Duty Assessment Basis

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to seek the following information:

Transaction details:
  Nature of Document: [Sale Deed / Gift Deed / Mortgage Deed / Lease Deed / Agreement to Sell]
  Property Address: [Full address of the property being registered]
  Date of Presentation at Sub-Registrar Office: [DD/MM/YYYY]
  Appointment Number (if booked online): [Appointment No. from doris.delhigovt.nic.in]
  Deed Writer / Advocate Name (if applicable): [Name]

Information sought:

1. The current status of the above property deed presentation — whether it has been registered, is pending objection, has been refused, or is awaiting some additional document. If pending or refused, the specific reason(s).

2. The basis on which the stamp duty and registration fee was assessed for the above property:
   (a) The circle rate (ready reckoner rate) applied for the locality / colony / ward in which the property is situated, and the date from which this circle rate has been in effect.
   (b) Whether the assessed value was based on the circle rate or on the stated consideration in the deed — and if circle rate exceeded the stated consideration, how the higher rate was applied.
   (c) The total stamp duty and registration fee demanded, and whether the amount paid at the time of presentation was accepted as adequate.

3. If any objection was raised by the Sub-Registrar — a copy of the written objection / deficiency notice issued, with the date and the name of the officer who raised it.

4. The name and designation of the Sub-Registrar or officer who processed or is currently holding the above deed file.

5. The circle rate applicable to properties in [Colony / Locality Name, Delhi] as currently notified by the GNCTD, including the category (A to H) assigned to this locality.

I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 [via online payment; Reference No.: [Payment Ref]].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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