1. You can apply for certified copy of registered doc to sub registrar office at old customs House
2. If the document was registered then the department will give you certified copy which would show that document was duly registered
3. If document is registered then it means that full stamp duty was also paid as no document is registered without it being fully stamped at applicable stamp duty rates
4. A document can be registered within max 8 months from date of signing
5. If that was not done, then you will have to trace the seller and enter into a confirmation deed with him which needs to be registered
6. Also the stamp duty not paid or underpaid on original sale deed will need to be paid with interest and penalty
7. You will have to submit the confirmation deed for adjudication by the collector of stamps
8. If the seller is not traceable then you will need a court declaration