India, July 16 -- The Inspector General of Registration and Stamps (IGR) has proposed making Aadhaar authentication mandatory for the registration of sale and purchase deeds of land, flats and commercial properties in Maharashtra, in a move aimed at curbing property fraud.

Officials said the proposal, submitted to the state government on Monday, would enhance transparency and help prevent fraud involving forged documents and impersonation.

Lakhs of property transactions are registered across Maharashtra every year, generating significant revenue for the state. Aadhaar linking during property registration is currently optional.

Officials said the optional provision has been exploited in several recent cases involving fraudulent property...