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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.
The paper is supported by PolyU G-YH52 funding. Authors acknowledge the kind support and information given by Surveyor General Mr S. W. M. Fernando, Additional Surveyor General Dr K. Thavalingam, Senior Superintendent of Surveys Mr U. K. S. P. Wijesinghe at Survey Department of Sri Lanka and Senior Assistant Secretary (Bim Saviya) Mr P. M. P. Udayakantha at Ministry of Land and Land Development of Sri Lanka in preparation of this article. The views expressed in the paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those who have supported to its preparation.