Revenue System & Tehsildar — Set 4

Correct Answer: A. Supervises Patwari work and verifies land records at circle level

The Revenue Inspector, also known as Kanungo in some states, is responsible for supervising the Patwaris in their circle and verifying the accuracy of land records. Revenue Inspectors conduct inspections of fields, verify mutation entries, and report anomalies to the Tehsildar. They also assist in conducting revenue surveys and resolving boundary disputes. The Revenue Inspector serves as an important link between the Patwari and the Tehsildar in the revenue hierarchy.

Correct Answer: A. A genealogical tree showing family descent and inheritance of land

Shajra Nasb is a genealogical record that shows the family tree and lineage of landowners in a village, used to establish inheritance rights over land. It helps revenue authorities trace the chain of ownership from the original settler to the present holder. The Shajra Nasb is used to resolve disputes over inheritance and to verify claims of hereditary rights. It is particularly important in areas with joint family ownership of agricultural land.

Correct Answer: A. A system where cultivators have permanent hereditary rights over land

The Bhumidhar system was introduced in Uttar Pradesh under the UP Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act 1950. Under this system, cultivators who were previously tenants gained permanent hereditary rights over their land and could not be evicted. Bhumidhars pay a nominal land revenue to the state government. They also have the right to transfer, mortgage, and lease their land, giving them full proprietary rights.

Correct Answer: A. A field measurement book maintained by Patwari

Tippan is a measurement book maintained by the Patwari which records the details of field measurements carried out during settlement operations or resurvey. It contains the measurements of each boundary, angles, and calculations used to determine the area of each plot. The Tippan serves as an important reference for resolving boundary disputes and for verifying the areas recorded in the Khasra. It is one of the supporting documents in the land record system.

Correct Answer: A. It provides the legal framework for government to acquire private land for public purposes

The Land Acquisition Act provides the legal framework under which the government can compulsorily acquire private land for public purposes such as roads, dams, railways, and public buildings. The original Land Acquisition Act of 1894 was replaced by the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. The new law requires consent of 70-80% of land owners and provides for rehabilitation. It also mandates Social Impact Assessments for large acquisitions.

Correct Answer: A. A computerized land records management system in Karnataka

Bhoomi is Karnataka's pioneering computerized land records management system that allows citizens to access land records online. Launched in 2000, Bhoomi digitized all mutation and Record of Rights, Tenancy and Cultivation (RTC) records for Karnataka. Citizens can obtain RTC extracts and mutation records online or at Bhoomi kiosks. The system has reduced corruption and improved transparency in land administration and became a model for other states.

Correct Answer: A. An online land records portal in Rajasthan

Apna Khata is Rajasthan's online land records portal that allows citizens to access land records including Jamabandi, Nakal, and field maps from anywhere. The portal was launched to improve transparency and reduce visits to government offices for land record certificates. Citizens can view and download their land records by entering their district, tehsil, village, and Khasra number. The portal is part of Rajasthan's e-governance initiatives.

Correct Answer: A. A statutory body that manages Waqf (Islamic endowment) properties and maintains their records

The Waqf Board is a statutory body established under the Waqf Act 1995 to manage and protect Waqf properties which are Islamic endowments dedicated for religious or charitable purposes. The Waqf Board maintains a register of all Waqf properties and their land records. Waqf properties cannot be sold, gifted, or mortgaged and their revenue is used for the purposes for which they were endowed. The board also resolves disputes relating to Waqf property management.

Correct Answer: A. A transaction where property is held in someone else's name to conceal actual ownership

A Benami transaction is one where property is purchased in the name of another person (benamidar) while the actual payment is made by someone else who is the real owner. The Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act 2016 makes such transactions illegal and punishable. The law empowers authorities to confiscate Benami properties. Such transactions were often used to evade taxes and conceal black money in land deals.

Correct Answer: A. A lower-level revenue official who assists in measurement and boundary demarcation

An Amin is a lower-level field official in the revenue department who assists in carrying out land measurements, demarcating field boundaries, and preparing field maps. The Amin works under the supervision of the Patwari and Kanungo. They use measurement chains and other surveying equipment to record the precise dimensions of agricultural plots. In some states, the Amin is also responsible for collecting revenue arrears from defaulting farmers.