Inquiry No: 19020007

Inquiry: Why the legal documents are mandatory to have a thumb impression? If this is the case, did NLCS informed the public regarding these changes la. As per my knowledge none of the Acts, such as Evidence Act, Contract Act and Land Act has says that the legal documents for the land transaction should be compulsorily have thumb impression la. I think the Land Commission should informed the public for such changes before implementing, because in some cases we cannot re draw of legal documents due to many reasons between the parties that cause the dispute too la.

Dear Sir, Sorry for the inconvenience caused la. The NLCS has received lots of signature forgery cases, where the signature was forged and couldn't be validated. This measure would curb out forgery cases and strengthen the good land governance. Regarding the circular and public sensitization, it shall be very soon circulated. However, the thumb impression measure will only be implemented from 1st July 2019 la. Thank you.