Land records in India were primarily maintained during the Mughal rule. As a result, several terms of Arabic and Persian origin still commonly used in Indian land record documents. Those who are not well-versed with these terms might find them difficult to decode while going through the land records in the country. To make you familiar with these terms, Housing News decodes the term ‘Waldiyat’ in this article.
What is Waldiyat (वल्दीयत)?
Land records comprise various details, which include personal information of the owner like his name and his father’s name. Waldiyat can be translated as father’s name in English. All land records in India must have the name of the owner’s father or mother.
Apart from land records, several states in India ask the applicants to provide details of their Waldiyat to apply for various government-run social welfare schemes, including the PM Kisan Yojana.
Screen shots of a land record in Uttar Pradesh mention the term ‘Waldiyat’.
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Why mentioning of Waldiyat in land records is important in India?
Details of the owner confirm his identity and help in property verification. Therefore, mentioning and checking the Waldiyat details is not just important for those planning to invest in agricultural lands in India but also for those who own land parcels in urban or rural areas. In case any kind of mistake is found, related to personal detail of the owner, including the Waldiyat, it should be corrected immediately.
Waldiyat in many states’ lands record
This Arabic term is still used in land records of various states in India, such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, etc.
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