Kanooni settlement is a frequently used term for the Indian land records that stands for regular settlements. The term refers to regular settlements that do not have prior land records. In such settlements, land details are updated systematically by government authorities. The measurement of such lands are done using equipment and survey tools, after which a new Record of Rights (RoR) of the land is drafted.
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Why is Kanooni settlement important?
Kanooni settlements play an important role in the absence of previous records that often serve as references for any detail regarding the land.
- Â With Kanooni settlement, the financial operations that revolve around the land are straightforward. These are important as there is no previous record to serve as a benchmark.
-  With the financial pathway sorted, it’s easy to abide by the legal rules.
- Â It also provides the foundation for transactions to be done in future.
Various commonly used Indian land record terms
Kanooni settlement: A settlement where the previous record is not present.
Summary settlement: This has interim details drafted before the final measurements of the land parcel.
Tarmeem settlement: Also known as revised settlement, this is a term used for existing land records that show the changes made in them.
Jadid settlement: These are completely re-measured records. The old records are kept for reference and the settlement is measured again.
FAQs
What is the land settlement?
Land settlement means leasing the land which is at the disposal of the government.
What are prominent land record terms?
Prominent land records are Bhulekh, Jamabandi, Khata, Khasra, Satbara, Patta, and Pahani.
What are the various land settlement terms?
The various land settlement terms are Kanooni, Summary, Jadid, Tarmeem settlements.
What is Jamabandi?
Jamabandi is known as the Record of Rights (RoR). This has details about land, owners, and cultivators.
What is patta?
Patta is a document that includes the name and details of the property’s legal owner.
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