Residents in Mancherial, Telangana, applying for the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) are facing difficulties as they are being asked to furnish hard copies of their property documents. Despite the digitalization of various government services, applicants are required to physically submit documents, causing inconvenience and delays in the process.
Many property owners who applied under the LRS hoped for a seamless online process. However, they have expressed frustration over the mandatory submission of physical copies, which includes land ownership papers, sale deeds, and other relevant records. Locals argue that this requirement contradicts the government’s push for digital governance and ease of doing business.
Several applicants have raised concerns about the additional burden of obtaining notarized copies, standing in long queues, and dealing with official formalities. Some have also pointed out that the process could be simplified if authorities allowed the verification of digital documents instead.
Officials from the municipal administration have stated that hard copies are being sought to ensure authenticity and prevent fraudulent claims. They emphasized that strict document verification is necessary before granting approvals under the LRS.
Meanwhile, residents are urging the government to streamline the procedure and make it more user-friendly by allowing digital submissions, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and expediting approvals.
