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Demystifying Patta Chitta: Meaning, how to apply, checking its status, and understanding its validity
Summary: Learn what Patta Chitta means, why these documents are crucial for landowners in Tamil Nadu, how to apply for them online, tracking application status, the renewal process in place, and key details contained in Patta Chitta related to ownership.
Patta Chitta refer to two key documents that reflect the ownership status of land parcels and properties in many parts of India, especially in Tamil Nadu. Patta is a legal document that serves as a title deed and proof ownership of a property. It contains details like survey number, area size, location, ownership history and tax liabilities. Chitta is an extract from the land revenue records that provides details like survey number, property area, classification of land etc. It does not confirm ownership but provides supporting information.
Together, Patta and Chitta establish the legal status of a property and the rightful owner as per government records. They play a crucial role for landowners in Tamil Nadu.
Why apply for Patta and Chitta?
There are several important reasons to apply and obtain Patta and Chitta documents:
- Establish clear title to the property, useful for future sale or as collateral for loans.
- Needed to apply for building plan approvals, electricity, water and other civic connections.
- Required to receive compensation in case government acquires land under eminent domain.
- Safeguard against unlawful claims of third parties over the property.
- Used as recognized identity and address proof for availing government schemes.
- Required for transferring property, updating records through sale deed.
- Prevents future inheritance disputes among legal heirs.
Overall, Patta Chitta legally validates ownership for landholders to utilize the property without contest.
How to apply for Patta Chitta online?
The department of revenue and land surveys handles Patta Chitta. Here is how to how to apply for Patta Chitta online.
- Visit the designated portal for Patta Chitta application.
- Select the relevant district and taluk.
- Provide details like survey number, location, extent of land etc.
- Enter personal details such as name, age, address, Aadhaar etc.
- Attach scanned copies of identity proof, address proof, photos.
- Pay the prescribed application fees online.
- Track Patta cChitta application status using the application number.
- Take print out of Patta Chitta once approved.
Offline application requires submitting forms at the taluk office along with documents and fees.
Key details in Patta Chitta
Some key details contained in the Patta Chitta documents:
- Area survey number, sub-division number, boundaries of land parcel
- Total extent of land area
- Classification of land like wet, dry, mixed, irrigated etc
- Details of current owners with name, age, parental lineage
- Past ownership history and transfers
- Government dues like land tax, water tax
- Encumbrances like mortgage, litigation
- Village, district and taluk details where land located
Patta Chitta validity and renewal
Patta Chitta documents do not have an explicit validity period but require periodic renewal to maintain their legal status. It is recommended to renew Patta Chitta every 10-15 years. Renewal is also required in case of inheritance or change in ownership of the property. Over time, vital details may change in the records such as encumbrances, tax dues etc. Renewal involves reapplying for Patta Chitta with the requisite documents and fees. The availability of digital records has made the renewal process much easier compared to the legacy manual systems. Validity establishes and reflects the current legal status, which is crucial for any property disputes.
Those who apply for Patta Chitta online can conveniently track the status of their application. An application number is provided upon online submission, which can be used to check the status on the official portal.
The application is initially vetted by the village administrative officer. Higher officials then evaluate the documents and approve them. The status reflects different stages like submitted, under process, approved, rejected etc. Applicants are notified through messages about approval or any deficiencies in application. Online tracking brings more transparency and efficiency to the Patta Chitta application process.
Conclusion
Patta and Chitta establish clear ownership titles for landholders in Tamil Nadu. Applying online and renewing documents periodically is vital for valid legal status. Robust process enables the rightful utilization of property.
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