In a move to streamline administrative processes and boost efficiency, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has announced the simplification of several high-volume services under the Revenue Department, set to take effect from June 9, 2025.
As per the new directives, the requirement for separate “No Dues Certificates” and “Non-Encumbrance Certificates” at the time of property registration will be discontinued. Officials stated that revenue receipts issued annually will serve as adequate verification for outstanding dues, eliminating the need for additional certificates. Buyers will now rely on Records of Rights and local inquiries, supported by self-declarations, to verify liabilities.
Additionally, the practice of issuing valuation certificates will also be scrapped. Authorities clarified that property values will be calculated using the existing circle rate notification, a method already in use across most states and union territories.
The reforms also extend to regulatory permissions under the Petroleum Act. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) has been authorized to establish new petrol pumps based on demand, subject to necessary approvals.
Another major reform is the discontinuation of annual surveys of vessels by the Revenue Department. Under the new Inland Vessels Act, the responsibility for surveys lies solely with the Chief Surveyor or appointed Surveyors. As such, boat license renewals and related inspections will no longer be handled by the Revenue Department. These land reform initiatives come at a crucial point where land conversion as reported by The Wave Andaman is about to begin. These changes are part of a broader initiative to improve the ease of doing business in the islands by reducing redundant procedures and aligning local governance with national standards.
