(1) The State Government shall provide for the office of every registering officer the books necessary for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The books so provided shall contain the forms from time to time prescribed by the Inspector-General, with the sanction of the State Government, and the pages of such books shall be consecutively numbered in print, and the number of pages in each book shall be certified on the title-page by the officer by whom such books are issued.
(3) The State Government shall supply the office of every Registrar with a fire-proof box, and shall in each district make suitable provision for the safe custody of the records connected with the registration of documents in such district.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 16
Section 16 mandates the State Government to supply registration offices with suitable register books, digital storage media, forms, and preservation infrastructure.
When conducting title verification, always apply for an official inspection or search certificate of Book 1 under Section 57 to uncover all registered encumbrances over the past 30 years.