All You Need to Know About Pattas

If there’s one consistent advice we give at RoofandFloor to property buyers, it is to get the documentation done right. Clear documents that prove your ownership over the property may seem like a drag to arrange for initially, but that temporary investment of time and energy is well worth the peace of mind it assures for years to come. One of the documents required for land purchase is a Patta.

Here’s what you need to know about it.

What is a Patta?

For the uninitiated, a Patta is a revenue record which is required to prove legal ownership over a specific plot of land. It is a document extract issued by the Registrar of Land holdings and is usually obtained from the Tahsildar’s office. It can be either an extract from a permanent land register, an extract from town survey land register or an adhoc Patta issued based on holdings as per Taluk office records.

Why do I need it?

As we mentioned earlier, it is important for its role as a proof of ownership and a permissible evidence in the court of law. It is essential in land transactions. Even when the Government requires the acquisition of land and it can help obtain fair compensation to the owner.

How do I obtain it?

It can be obtained from the Tahsildar’s office with a simple requisition for its issue. The applicant may be required to produce the following documents for support – Sale deed/ Title deed after registration; Parent document; will or legal heir documentation in case of transfer; plan documents if a building is present; and tax receipts.

What if there is a discrepancy?

Minor discrepancies in Patta measurements are not uncommon. In case of major area differences between the Patta and other land documents, approach the Tahsildar’s office for issue of a fresh Patta.

Getting the Patta issued correctly in your name is your best interests. Ensure that you put in the required effort to have it done.