Buying agricultural or commercial land in Tamil Nadu requires thorough verification of revenue documents. Here is the step-by-step checklist recommended by legal experts.
A Patta is a legal document issued by the Revenue Department of Tamil Nadu in the name of the rightful property owner. It establishes legal title and contains:
The Chitta is a village revenue record maintained by the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) that details land ownership, area, and cultivation classification across all landholders in the village.
The FMB map is a precise architectural drawing of survey numbers stored in the Tahsildar office. It shows exact field boundary measurements, sub-divisions, road access corridors, and neighboring survey numbers.
Always apply for a minimum 30-year Encumbrance Certificate at the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) to verify that the land is free from mortgages, court attachments, or prior sale agreements.