Patta and Chitta are land revenue records maintained by various state governments Government. A Patta is basically a legal title document which is issued in the name of the owner of a certain land. Patta and Chitta documents play an important role in all property-related transactions in every state of India like property transfer, property pledge, property legal opinion, and further it acts as an legal proof that the property is owned by the holder of the patta/chitta.
What is Patta?
Patta a government record containing the details of land ownership, area of land, location with survey details. While purchasing a property, verifying the patta documents will ensure that the property is being purchased from the rightful owner as per the Government record.
For a clear property title, the seller must have a valid patta for the land that he/she is selling. After the purchase of land, the buyer must apply to the concerned Taluka office for the transfer of patta to the buyer’s name to maintain a clear title
A Patta is a legal and important document which acts as a revenue record of the specific piece of land. The Patta is issued by the government in the name of the owner of the piece of land. It’s also referred to as “Record of Rights (ROR)”. A Patta includes records of:
- Owner name.
- The number of Patta.
- Survey number and subdivision.
- Name of the respective district, taluk and village.
- Dimensions or area of the land.
- Tax details.
- Whether the land is a Wetland or Dryland.
What is Chitta?
Chitta is a government document pertaining to immovable property that is maintained by the concerned Village Administrative Officer (VAO) and Taluka office. In the Chitta, the classification of the land between nanjai and Punjai is provided along with the details of the owner of the property. Nanjai refers to land with plenty of water, usually with water bodies like rivers, canals, ponds, etc. Punjai refers to land with fewer water bodies and with facilities such as bore-wells.
Chitta is a legal revenue document about an immovable property, maintained by the respective Village Administration Officer (VAO) and the Thaluka office. The document contains several important details such as ownership, size, area, etc. The primary objective of a Citta is pertaining to the type of land – Wetland (nanjai) or Dryland (punjai). While the word ‘nanjai’ means the specific land or area with water bodies such as canals, rivers, ponds, etc., the word ‘punjai’ means the land has fewer water bodies.
In the state of Tamil Nadu, the government merged the Patta and Citta into a single document with the required information available on the Patta.
How to Get Patta Chitta in Tamil Nadu
The Government of Tamil Nadu has computerized records of Patta Chitta and made the same available online. You can access Patta Chitta online or by approaching the concerned Taluka office. The following is the procedure for obtaining Patta Chitta online.
Step 1: Go to Patta Chitta Website
The Tamil Nadu Patta Chitta website is available in two languages – English & Tamil.
Step 2: Select View Patta and FMB, Chitta or TSLR Extract
Select the Patta and FMB, Chitta, or TSLR Extract and choose the district in which the property is located.
Step 3: Details of Property
The Patta Chitta requires details like Taluk, Village, Ward, and Block along with the Survey Number and Sub Division Number. The following image shows the details of the property.
Step 4: Patta Chitta from Town Survey Land Register
On submission of the property details, the following Certificate from the Town Survey Land Register would be issued online with details of the property. The Certificate would contain details like type of construction on the property, municipal door number, locality, type of land, etc., The issued Certificate’s validity can be checked online here.
Transfer of Patta Chitta
Patta Chitta verified by the concerned taluka office as show under Patta and Chitta may be requested by a prospective buyer or banker sometimes. In such cases, the property owner can approach the concerned taluka office or village administrative officer for the same. The transfer of Patta Chitta on account of property transfer requires an application in the application form
Documents Required for Patta Transfer
Along with the patta transfer application, the following documents must be submitted for patta transfer:
- Signed patta transfer application
- Copy of sale deed. Verification requires original documents.
- Proof of possession like EB bill or property tax receipt
- Encumbrance certificate
How to Check the Status of Patta Chitta
To check the status of Patta Citta online:
- Visit e-District.
- Enter the ‘Application ID’ and the mentioned ‘Captcha Values’.
- Upon clicking on ‘Get Status’, you’ll be able to view the status of your application for the transfer of Patta Chitta.
FAQs
Q: Can the details on Patta and Chitta be updated?
Yes, in case of changes in ownership or any other relevant information, you can apply for the update of Patta and Chitta through the concerned authorities.
Q: Is it important to have a Patta?
Yes. Patta is a piece of evidence that you have legal possession of the said property. If there are any disputes towards the title of the property, the Patta can be issued as evidence.
Q: Is Patta required for apartments?
Patta is mainly a legal document pertaining to land and not buildings. That said, the Patta could include information regarding the land on which the building stands; however since the land is owned by more than one owner as undivided shares hence, a Patta is not issued in this case.
Q: How can I transfer Patta?
If the owner of the land dies without a Will, the legal heirs are entitled to have the Patta transferred to their respective names. In case the deceased person leaves a Will, the beneficiary can transfer the Patta to their name with the consent of others, considered immediate heirs of the deceased person. Also, in case of a purchase or sale of the property, you can transfer the Patta to the purchaser of the property.
Q: In Tamil Nadu, how can one view his/her patta?
The patta can be viewed by visiting at the government website https://eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew/land/chitta.html?lan=en.
For Urban Area, One needs to enter certain details as follows to view the patta:
1) District Name
2) Taluk
3) Town
4) Ward
5) Block
6) Survey Number
7) Subdivision number
For Rural Area, One needs to enter certain details as follows to view the patta:
1) District Name
2) Taluk
3) Village
4) Patta number /survey number
Practice area's of B K Goyal & Co LLP
Income Tax Return Filing | Income Tax Appeal | Income Tax Notice | GST Registration | GST Return Filing | FSSAI Registration | Company Registration | Company Audit | Company Annual Compliance | Income Tax Audit | Nidhi Company Registration| LLP Registration | Accounting in India | NGO Registration | NGO Audit | ESG | BRSR | Private Security Agency | Udyam Registration | Trademark Registration | Copyright Registration | Patent Registration | Import Export Code | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection | Section 8 Company | Foreign Company | 80G and 12A Certificate | FCRA Registration |DGGI Cases | Scrutiny Cases | Income Escapement Cases | Search & Seizure | CIT Appeal | ITAT Appeal | Auditors | Internal Audit | Financial Audit | Process Audit | IEC Code | CA Certification | Income Tax Penalty Notice u/s 271(1)(c) | Income Tax Notice u/s 142(1) | Income Tax Notice u/s 144 |Income Tax Notice u/s 148 | Income Tax Demand Notice | Psara License | FCRA Online
Company Registration Services in major cities of India
Company Registration in Jaipur | Company Registration in Delhi | Company Registration in Pune | Company Registration in Hyderabad | Company Registration in Bangalore | Company Registration in Chennai | Company Registration in Kolkata | Company Registration in Mumbai | Company Registration in India | Company Registration in Gurgaon | Company Registration in Noida