Hyderabad, Dec. 30 -- The Telangana government has ordered the removal of elevated platforms from all 141 sub-registrar offices across the state as part of ongoing reforms in the Registration and Stamps department.

The directive aims to eliminate the courtroom-like atmosphere that has characterised these offices for decades and make them more accessible to citizens.

Directive issued to all offices

Commissioner and Inspector General (Registration and Stamps) Rajeevgandhi Hanumanthu issued a communication to all sub-registrars directing the immediate removal of the podiums.

The officials have been instructed to submit before-and-after photographs as proof of compliance. The elevated platforms, typically raised wooden structures draped w...