Know Your Land Protect Your Ownership
The Record of Rights (RoR) is an important legal document in India that contains details about a piece of land including ownership, type of land, crop details, tax payment, and any legal rights or liabilities on it. This document plays a vital role in proving ownership and legal rights over land.
Why Is RoR Important?
- Acts as proof of ownership or tenancy
- Used in legal disputes over land
- Required during land registration or sale
- Helps in bank loans against land
- Useful for government schemes for farmers
How to Update or Get a Clear Title
To update the RoR or ensure you have a clear title of your land:
1. Mutation of Land Records
- This is the process of transferring ownership in government records after sale, inheritance, gift, or will.
- Visit your local revenue office or Tehsildar office to file a mutation request.
Required documents:
Sale Deed – Gift Deed – Succession Certificate
Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN)
Copy of RoR or previous land record
Application form
2. Revenue Survey or Resurvey
- Some states conduct surveys or resurvey operations to update land boundaries and titles.
- Landowners must participate and verify their land during such drives.
3. Legal Verification
- In case of old or disputed records, legal assistance may be needed.
- A lawyer can help apply for a court-certified title if documents are incomplete.
🖥️ Government Portals for Land Records (State-wise)
The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) has made most land records available online through state portals:
| State | Portal Name | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | Dharani (being replaced by Bhu Bharati) | dharani.telangana.gov.in |
| Maharashtra | Mahabhulekh | bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | UP Bhulekh | upbhulekh.gov.in |
| Karnataka | Bhoomi | landrecords.karnataka.gov.in |
| Gujarat | AnyROR | anyror.gujarat.gov.in |
| Bihar | Bhu Abhilekh | biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu | TN e-Services | eservices.tn.gov.in |
| West Bengal | BanglarBhumi | banglarbhumi.gov.in |
| Andhra Pradesh | Mee Bhoomi | meebhoomi.ap.gov.in |
You can search using your survey number, name, or Aadhaar number to view and download your land records.
Public Awareness Tips
- Always verify land documents before buying or selling any property.
- Update the mutation immediately after any ownership change.
- Register your land with clear title to avoid future legal disputes.
- Use government portals to download certified copies of your land documents.
- Participate in surveys conducted by the government to ensure your land is mapped correctly.
Important Words
The Record of Rights is your shield against fraud and disputes. Keeping it updated ensures your land is secure, recognized, and eligible for any government benefits. With digital portals now available across India, managing your land documents is easier than ever.
