Mathura | June 30: Bringing major relief to thousands of property buyers, sellers, legal professionals, and residents, the indefinite strike at Mathura’s Sub-Registrar (Registry) offices has officially come to an end after 22 days. The protest, led by lawyers, document writers, and stamp vendors against the proposed privatization of registry services and the implementation of the e-registration system, concluded following discussions between representatives of the agitating groups and the administration.
With the announcement of the strike’s withdrawal, officials confirmed that all registry offices across Mathura district will resume normal operations from Wednesday morning. Pending property registrations, sale deeds, wills, powers of attorney, gift deeds, and other registration-related services will once again be processed in the usual manner.
Major Relief for Citizens
The 22-day disruption had severely affected citizens visiting registry offices from Mathura city as well as surrounding areas including Vrindavan, Govardhan, Chhata, Mant, Baldeo, Raya, and other parts of the district. Many families postponed property transactions, while homebuyers, farmers, and business owners faced significant inconvenience due to the suspension of registration services.
The prolonged work boycott also delayed numerous land and property transactions, affecting both private parties and government revenue collection.
Background of the Protest
The agitation began after lawyers, deed writers, and stamp vendors raised objections to the proposed expansion of the e-registration system and alleged privatization of registry-related services. Protesters expressed concerns that the proposed changes could affect the existing functioning of registry offices and the livelihoods of professionals associated with the registration process.
During the course of the agitation, registry work remained largely suspended, resulting in growing public inconvenience and substantial delays in document registration across the district.
MathuraNow Coverage Timeline
MathuraNow closely followed the developments throughout the protest. Readers can also explore our previous reports for complete background:
- Registry Work Paralysed in Mathura as Lawyers Continue Fifth-Day Strike Against E-Registration
- Former MLA Pradeep Mathur Backs Protest Against Proposed Registry Privatization
- Registry Work Halted on Day 19 as Revenue Loss Continued to Mount
What Happens Next?
With registry offices reopening from tomorrow, authorities expect a heavy rush of applicants during the next few days as citizens complete pending registrations and documentation. People visiting registry offices are advised to carry all required documents and verify appointment or token procedures, if applicable, before arriving.
The conclusion of the strike is expected to restore normal functioning of property registration services and provide much-needed relief to residents who had been waiting for their transactions to be completed.
MathuraNow will continue to monitor any further administrative announcements regarding the e-registration system and future policy decisions affecting registry services in Mathura district.