Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 15

Correct Answer: B. A field-level record showing details of each agricultural plot

Khasra is a field-level land record maintained by the Patwari that contains details of each individual agricultural plot or parcel of land. It records the plot number, area, type of soil, type of crop sown, name of cultivator, and type of tenure. The Khasra is also known as Girdawari register as it is prepared after field inspection (Girdawari) done twice a year. It is a primary document for determining land possession and cultivation details.

Correct Answer: A. A record showing plots owned or cultivated by one person or family

Khatauni (also called Record of Rights or Khata) is a consolidated land record that shows all the plots owned or cultivated by one individual or family within a village. It is prepared from the Khasra by grouping together all entries for a single landholder. The Khatauni number uniquely identifies each landholder's account in the village land records. It is an important document for establishing ownership and cultivation rights.

Correct Answer: C. Punjab and Haryana

Jamabandi is a term commonly used in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan for the Record of Rights (RoR). It is a comprehensive land record document that consolidates ownership, cultivation, and tenancy details for all plots in a village. The Jamabandi is prepared every five years and is attested by the Revenue Officer. It serves the same purpose as the Khatauni in other States and is the primary document for land-related legal matters.

Correct Answer: B. A document issued to a person certifying their right to cultivate or possess land

A Patta is an official document issued by the revenue authorities certifying a person's right to cultivate, occupy, or own a piece of land. It is essentially a title document for land and is issued under various State land laws. Pattas can be of different types — occupancy Patta, cultivable waste Patta, and abadi Patta. Government-issued Pattas are crucial for the poor and tribal communities to establish legal claims over land they have been occupying.

Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra

The 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) is a land record document specific to Maharashtra that combines information from Form 7 (Rights Register) and Form 12 (Cultivation Register). It shows ownership rights, possession details, encumbrances, and crop cultivation details for a specific survey number. The 7/12 extract is an important document for agricultural credit, legal disputes, and government schemes in Maharashtra. It is now available online through the Maharashtra government's digital land records portal.

Correct Answer: B. Update of land records to reflect change in ownership or possession

Mutation (called Dakhil Kharij in North India, Dakhla in Gujarat, and Porivartan in West Bengal) is the process of updating land records to reflect a change in ownership or possession. It is done when land is transferred through sale, inheritance, gift, or court decree. The mutation is carried out by the Patwari or Lekhpal and approved by the Revenue Officer. Without mutation, the new owner's name will not appear in official land records.

Correct Answer: B. To computerise and modernise land records and registration

The Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) was launched in 2008 as the National Land Records Modernisation Programme and renamed DILRMP in 2016. Its primary objective is to modernise land record management and create a system of updated, accurate, and transparent land records. It aims to computerise all Record of Rights (RoRs), digitise cadastral maps, integrate registration with land records, and provide land record information to citizens online. The programme aims to reduce land disputes and facilitate ease of accessing land records.

Correct Answer: C. Inhabited land in rural areas (Abadi land)

The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme was launched on National Panchayati Raj Day, April 24, 2020. It aims to provide property rights documentation for houses built on Abadi (inhabited settlement) land in rural villages using drone survey technology. The scheme provides 'Property Cards' to rural household owners for their residential properties. This enables villagers to use their property as financial assets for obtaining bank loans.

Correct Answer: B. Online cadastral maps and land parcel boundaries

BhuNaksha is an online GIS-based portal developed under the National Land Records Modernisation Programme to provide digital cadastral maps of land parcels. It allows users to view survey numbers, parcel boundaries, and land use categories on maps. BhuNaksha integrates with the textual land records (RoR) to provide comprehensive land information. Several States including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and others have deployed BhuNaksha portals for public access.

Correct Answer: B. Compensation processing for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act

The Bhoomi Rashi portal is a digital platform developed by the Central Government for processing compensation to landowners whose land is being acquired for national highway projects and other government projects. It automates the land acquisition compensation payment process and ensures direct transfer of compensation to landowners' bank accounts. The portal helps reduce delays in land acquisition compensation and improve transparency. It is managed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.