Those interested in investing in rural areas of the country would invariably come across local terms, which they may have never heard before. What makes it worse is the fact that some sort of ambiguity always prevails in the interpretation of those terms. With an intent to aware buyers and investors about a legal document, we demystify the term land patta in this guide.
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What is land patta?
Even though India is touted to become the third largest economy in the world by 2027, about 40% of the Indian population still depends on agriculture for its survival. To enable this segment, the government has allocated land to land-less farmers in the country for a specific tenure. Similarly, government agencies responsible for developing housing units for low-income groups and economically weaker sections also offer the unit to the buyer as patta.
Patta is the word used to define this arrangement. To put it succinctly, land patta is basically land lease. The revenue department of a state in India is responsible for maintaining records of all lease agreements. So, one can access the land patta records easily online. In record of rights, the lessee is referred to as patta-dhari, the lessor as patta-data and the leasehold property as patta-dhriti.
Can patta land be sold?
As the patta-dhari enjoys the right on his land as a tenant, he has no authority to sell such properties. In some cases, the government offers patta land on condition that the patta-dhari will not be able to transfer its ownership for a specific period.
How to find patta document?
With nearly all states bringing records of right online, people interested in getting details on patta land can visit the official website of the state revenue departments and view the land patta online.
Details mentioned on land patta
- Name of the landowner
- Name of the landowner’s father or husband
- Address of the landowner
- Plot number of the land parcel
- Total area
- Details related to loans taken by the landowner from government agencies
- Details of pending litigations
- Details of paid and unpaid taxes levied on land
- Place where land parcel exists
- Signature of the landowner
- Details of the registration fee or stamp duty paid by the landowner
- Signature of the district revenue officer or the tehsildar
- Full name of the district revenue officer or the tehsildar
- Official stamp of the competent government office or authority
- Date of issuance of ownership certificate
How can the tehsildar’s office help in getting land patta?
Tehsildar is an Arabic word used for the chief revenue official of a taluka in India. While land records are available online, they don’t act as the proof of ownership, till they carry the signature of the tehsildar. In some states, tehsildars still issue patta documents in physical form bearing their signatures.
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An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Sunita Mishra brings over 16 years of expertise to the fields of legal matters, financial insights, and property market trends. Recognised for her ability to elucidate complex topics, her articles serve as a go-to resource for home buyers navigating intricate subjects. Through her extensive career, she has been associated with esteemed organisations like the Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Network18, All India Radio, and Business Standard.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sunita holds an MA degree in Sanskrit, with a specialisation in Indian Philosophy, from Delhi University. Outside of her work schedule, she likes to unwind by practising Yoga, and pursues her passion for travel.
sunita.mishra@proptiger.com
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