Cadastral system migration from deeds registration to titles registration: case study of Sri Lanka. Issue 330 (May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Divithure, H; Tang, C
• Is Part Of: Survey review. Volume 45:Issue 330(2013:May)
• Page Start: 220
• Page End: 228
• Publication Date: 2013-05
• Subjects: Land registration -- Cadastral survey -- Cadastral system -- Land administration -- Sri Lanka; Surveying -- Periodicals; Great Britain -- Surveys -- Periodicals; 526.9
• DOI: 10.1179/1752270612Y.0000000020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0039-6265

Abstract

Abstract : Sri Lanka has two types of cadastral system operating in the country and is in the process of cadastral system migration from deeds registration to titles registration. The deeds system, which was introduced in 1863, is well established, and the titles registration system, the introduction of which is ongoing, was initiated in 1998. Expectedly, the deeds system has several drawbacks, while the titles system meets unexpected difficulties. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview and a comparative analysis of both systems, thereby suggesting options for improvement.