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A Beginner's Guide to land and revenue record terms in India Test

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  • Date:-2024-01-03

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Land transactions can be a labyrinth of confusing terms, especially when checking records online. In this simplified guide, Genuine Plots unravels key terms, empowering you to make informed decisions and ensuring smooth navigation through the world of land transactions. Let's embark on this journey together, where understanding land records becomes as easy as a walk in the park.

Jamabandi 

  • Jamabandi serves as the Records of Rights (RoR), providing intricate details about land ownership, including information about owners and cultivators.

 Nakal 

  • Nakal is a document that encapsulates all essential information about a piece of land, covering ownership patterns, revenues, and other pertinent details.

Khata 

  • Khata is a crucial revenue document that assesses a property's size, location, and build-up area. It also pinpoints the individual responsible for property tax payments.

 Khasra or DAG Number

  • Often referred to as DAG number, Khasra is a unique identifier assigned to a land parcel in a village. In urban areas, it corresponds to the survey number.

Khewat 

  • Khewat is a number assigned to landowners who collectively own a piece of land. Think of it as an account number granted to various owners of the same parcel.

Mauza 

  • Mauza is the term used to refer to a village, a significant geographical unit in land records.

 Bainama 

  • Bainama is synonymous with a sale deed, providing a comprehensive transaction record.

Khatauni 

  • Khatauni acts as a comprehensive account book, detailing all landholdings and their respective landowners.

Patta 

  • Patta is a record of rights, a document that unveils the name of the legal owner of a piece of land property.

Khudkasht  

  • This document signifies that the land is cultivated by its owners, not external cultivators.

Embarking on a land transaction journey can be daunting, but armed with these simplified explanations, you'll be better equipped to decode the complexities of land records. 

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