A tremendous change in technology has made everything digitised. When it comes to maintaining the land records, digitisation is a welcome change in the Land & Revenue administration. The Government of Tamil Nadu had made a rapid change and improved its management of the state’s land records online. The state launches an online portal to maintain landlord records efficiently. If you want to know about the Patta Chitta, how to apply for your land records online, check the status and Validity of your application, go through this article.
What Is Patta Chitta?
A Patta is a revenue record of a piece of land, while a Chitta is a document containing details about the area, size, and ownership of the property.
According to the government, a Patta Chitta is a record that denotes land ownership. This record is kept in a Taluk office, which specifies the ownership portions of the landholding. A patta is the revenue document that details all previous owners back to the selected date. Chitta is a part of the patta that provides the information about the ownership of land belonging to a particular person.
What Is Patta?
A patta is a revenue record of land issued by the Government of India, also known as the Record of Rights (ROR). The details in the patta include the Patta number, district name, corresponding taluk and village, owner’s name, whether the land is wetland/dry land, survey number and subdivision, area of land, and tax details.
What Is Chitta?
A Chitta contains details regarding the area, size and ownership of the property. The Village Administration Officer will maintain these details. Additionally, it takes into account the nature of the land, specifically whether it is dry or a wetland.
Since 2015, Patta and Chitta have been merged into a single document, now known as Patta Chitta.
What are the documents required to apply for Patta Chitta?
- Photocopy of the sale deed with the original copy
- Any proof of possession of the property. It includes an electricity bill, tax payment receipt or even the encumbrance certificate.
- These documents establish your legal possession of the property.
- Before you apply for the Patta Chitta, collect the required documents.
How to apply online for a Patta Chitta?
If you want to know about applying for a Patta Chitta online, here are the following steps that will help you to apply easily.
- Visit the official website of the Government of Tamil Nadu – https://eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew/index.html – to apply for revenue services.
- Next, click the quick link given as ‘View Patta & FMB/Chitta/TSLR Extract.
- A new page will open on the screen, where you will select the corresponding district and area type, specifying whether it is rural or urban.
- After filling in and submitting the details, you will be directed to the Land Records – View TSLR Extract. You must fill in the taluk, town, ward, and block, and enter one of the survey numbers and subdivision numbers related to the patta number on this page. After that, it enters the authentication value.
- Ensure that you have filled in the mandatory details correctly, and then click submit.
- After filling out the application, you have to pay the statutory fee of Rs 100.
- Upon accepting the fees, the Town Survey Land Register will verify the details and provide you with a certificate online that contains the information about the specific land or property. This certificate contains vital information about the materials, such as land locality, construction type, survey number and municipal door.
How to check the status of your Patta Chitta Online?
Once you have applied for the Patta Chitta online, you can check its status on the website.
- Visit the website – https://eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew/index.html
- Click the link – Know Your Application Status. You will be directed to the application status page.
- Enter the Application ID and the authentication value, and then click the ‘Get Status’ button.
- Now, you will receive the results of your applied status.
- Use the application ID to verify the Validity of the Patta Chitta online.
How to check the Validity of the Patta Chitta?
Checking the Validity of the Patta Chitta is simple. Follow the steps below to check the Validity of the Patta Chitta certificate.
- Visit Tamil Nadu Government e-Services Portal – https://eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew/index.html
- Click on ‘Verify Patta Order copy’. You will be directed to the Land Records – OrderCopy page.
- Enter Application ID and authentication value and click the submit button.
- The Validity of the Patta Chitta will be displayed on your screen.
How to transfer Patta Chitta?
To apply for the transfer of Patta, you must approach the respective Tahsildar’s office. Carry the original documents along with photocopies of the sale deed, electricity bill, tax receipts, and encumbrance certificate when applying to transfer Patta Chitta.
The relevant department verifies the documents, and based on the information provided, the application may be accepted or rejected. Patta Chitta transfer charge is Rs 100 only.
Steps to process the change of your name in the patta
On the official website, you cannot change the name of the patta. It is only possible by making a physical visit to the administrative office. When you visit the office, ask for the relevant form to change the name in the patta. Keep the sale deed, electricity bill, tax receipts and encumbrance certification in hand. Fill the form and sign it with the attested documents. It will take around 30 days to issue the new patta.
Services on the mobile app
You can find the TN Patta Chitta app on the Google Play Store for Android. You can download it and make use of the application to access the land records from your phone.
Other requirements of Patta Chitta
To benefit the farmers, the Tamil Nadu government is launching economic development schemes. If you want to benefit from the schemes, submit your documents, including the family’s annual income, ration card, family card, GST number, proof of residence and community certificate, along with Patta/Chitta.
Is Patta Chitta and Adangal available across Tamil Nadu?
Yes, Adangal is available online across various districts in Tamil Nadu.
Patta Chitta is a crucial legal document when buying or selling any land property. The Government of Tamil Nadu has taken adequate measures to facilitate online applications for Patta Chitta. To obtain the Patta Chitta online, follow the steps above and simplify your process. Need to get more details? Discuss with the Patta Chitta customer care on the official website of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Frequently Asked Questions for Patta Chitta
1. Are Patta and Chitta the same?
Yes. The Tamil Nadu government merged the Patta and Chitta into one document known as ‘Patta Chitta’ in 2015. Now, the Patta Chitta contains all the relevant details regarding the land.
2. How can I check my Patta Chitta for land in Tamil Nadu?
Patta Chitta can be checked online by logging into the Tamil Nadu Government’s official website for land records. Patta Chitta can be viewed and verified on this website.
3. What is the meaning of Patta Chitta Adangal?
The Taluk office maintains this register, which includes all ownership details of all landholdings. Chitta extracts from Patta provide information about the landowners and the person or persons who own the land.
4. How can I download my Patta online?
You can download your Patta form and use it to apply for the Patta by visiting the website online.
5. What is the fee to get Patta Chitta online?
You must pay a nominal amount of Rs 100 for the Patta Chitta record.
6. How do I check the Patta Chitta online status?
Simply log on to the official website and check the status of your Chitta Patta online after entering the required details.
