How to get Patta Chitta online?
Understand the process to apply for Patta and Chitta Online.
Table of Content
- Know More About Patta
- Know More About Chitta
- Documents required
- Apply for Patta and Chitta Online Process
- How to check the application status of Patta and Chitta?
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Know More About Patta
Patta is a land title deed and the person in the name of Patta is considered to be the owner of the land. The patta contains information such as the name of the owner of the land, the father’s name of the owner, the survey number of the land, what type of land, tax payment information, and in which town the land is located.
Before we buy a piece of land it is very important to make sure that the ownership of the land belongs to the right owner. The Patta should be transferred to the name of the new owner immediately upon purchase of the land.
Know More About Chitta
Chitta is a set of Patta of several lands owned by the owner of the land. That is, a Chitta is a government document that indicates how much land a particular landowner owns in a particular village. The Chitta document contains the name of the owner of the land, the total number of lands in his name, the land title deed, and its details, what kind of land, and whether the land is being cultivated or not.
The tax paid details and the details of the settlement of lands to the Government will be mentioned in the Chitta.
Documents required
The following are the documents required to apply for Patta and Chitta. The details are as follows
Title Deed / Sale Deed
The original sale will be verified by the concerned Tahsildar or the concerned authorities. So, the original sale deed should be submitted along with the required photocopies to the Tahsildar.
Encumbrance Certificate
Encumbrance certificate to confirm that there is no legal issue in the concerned land or the property.
Possession Proof
Identification proof should be submitted to confirm that the land or the property belongs to the concerned owner. The property owner can submit Tax Paid Receipts or Electricity Bills to confirm the ownership.
Apply for Patta and Chitta Online Process
The Government of Tamil Nadu has made it very easy to apply online for things like Patta Chitta. So, everyone can now easily apply for Patta and Chitta. To make this even easier we have explained step by step process to apply for Patta and Chitta online. The details are as follows
Step 1: Please visit the Department of Survey and Settlement, Government of Tamilnadu.
Step 2: On the home page, the following services are available online. The details are as follows
- View Patta and Chitta
- View A-register extract
- Verify Patta and Chitta (You can verify the real owner of the Patta)
- Verify Government or Private (Poramboke) land
- Rural FMB sketch
- View Patta order copy for rural area
- TSLR extract
- TSLR sketch for urban area
- Even you can check the application status
Step 3: On the home page, select View Patta/Chitta, FMB Sketch, or TSLR extract to proceed further.
Step 4: On the next page, you have to fill in the following details to proceed further. The details are as follows
District, Taluk, Town, Ward, Block, Town Survey number, and Subdivision number.
Lastly, enter the authentication value and click “Submit”.
Step 5: Check out the Patta details, name change, or Patta transfer details, and click “Continue” to continue.
Step 6: You will be redirected to the payment page.
Step 7: Select the payment method and pay the required fee to get the service done with the Patta. You can pay the payment through Credit cards, Debit cards, Internet banking, or through UPI payment methods.
Step 8: Authenticate the payment with OTP and proceed to pay the fee.
Step 9: You will be receiving an acknowledgment receipt once you are done with the payment. Acknowledgment receipt carries the fee paid details and application reference number for future reference. Keep the application reference to know the status of your application.
How to check the application status of Patta and Chitta?
Now it’s easy to check the current status of your application. We have mentioned the step-by-step process for easy understanding. The details are as follows
Step 1: Please visit the Department of Survey and Settlement, Government of Tamilnadu.
Step 2: On the home page, click “Application Status” to know the status of the application.
Step 3: Enter the application Id and enter the authentication value and click “Get Status”
Step 4: Current status of your application will be displayed on the screen with updated details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much is the processing fee to apply for Patta and Chitta?
Currently, it is Rs.60 to process the application still may get revised anytime as per government guidelines.
How long will it take to process the application?
It depends on the location where you apply, processing time may vary from village to village.
Is Patta mandatory to buy land?
Yes, Patta is mandatory since it has all details of the current ownership along with the property details.
Is Chitta mandatory to buy land?
It depends, Chitta is a collection of Pattas belonging to a property owner.
Can I verify my Patta online?
Yes, anyone who has a Patta can verify their ownership.
What is the name of the department that handles all this Patta and Chitta related information?
Department of Survey and Settlement handles all Patta and Chitta related information.
