Revenue System & Tehsildar — Set 8

Correct Answer: A. Land between two rivers in Punjab, a geographic term used in revenue administration

Doaba is a geographic term meaning 'land between two rivers' (do = two, ab = water) used to describe tracts of fertile agricultural land situated between two rivers. In revenue administration, Doaba regions are known for productive agricultural land and important revenue contributions. The Bist Doab (between Beas and Sutlej), Bari Doab (between Ravi and Beas), and Rechna Doab (between Ravi and Chenab) are historically significant regions of Punjab. The soil type and irrigation potential of Doaba regions significantly influenced land revenue assessment.

Correct Answer: A. A revenue village which is the basic unit of land records

A Mauza (also spelled Mouza or Mauja) is a revenue village that forms the basic unit of land administration for maintaining revenue records. Each Mauza has its own set of revenue records including Khasra, Khatauni, and field maps. A Mauza may or may not correspond to a settlement (habitation); some Mouzas may be uninhabited agricultural areas. Revenue records are organized and maintained Mauza-wise. The boundaries of each Mauza are recorded in official revenue documents.

Correct Answer: A. A territorial unit or area of jurisdiction in revenue and administrative matters

Ilaqua (also written Ilaqa or Ilaqa) is an Urdu/Hindustani term meaning 'area' or 'territory' used to refer to a territorial unit of jurisdiction in revenue and administrative matters. In historical and some contemporary usage, it refers to the area under the authority of a particular revenue or administrative official. The term is still used in some states to describe the area assigned to a Patwari or revenue official. It is equivalent to 'circle' or 'jurisdiction' in modern administrative terminology.

Correct Answer: A. A unique identification number assigned to each land owner's account in the revenue register

A Tauzi number is a unique identification number assigned to each land owner's account in the revenue register, similar to a folio number. The Tauzi number links all the land holdings of a particular owner in a village together in the revenue records. It helps in tracing all the fields belonging to one owner across the Khasra and Khatauni records. In some states, the Tauzi register is the primary ownership record.

Correct Answer: A. A system of land records for riverine islands and chars formed by river deposits in Bengal

Char Char Mauza refers to the system of land administration for chars and riverine islands that are formed by sediment deposits in rivers like the Ganges and Brahmaputra in Bengal. Since chars are formed and eroded by river action, their ownership and land records are particularly complex. The Bengal Land Revenue Act has specific provisions for the settlement and recording of char lands. Char residents often face land insecurity due to the dynamic nature of these river islands.

Correct Answer: A. A share or portion of a jointly owned land holding

Hissa is an Urdu term meaning 'share' or 'portion' used in revenue records to denote a part or share of a jointly owned land holding. When land is inherited, each heir receives a certain Hissa (fraction) of the total land area. Revenue records document each owner's Hissa as a fraction (e.g., 1/4 or 3/8 of the total estate). In partition proceedings, each co-sharer's Hissa is identified and physically demarcated. The Hissa system reflects the traditional joint family ownership of agricultural land in India.

Correct Answer: A. An official who records land transfers and maintains village land records in Bengal

In Bengal, the Pathwari (equivalent to Patwari in other states) is the village-level official responsible for maintaining land records. The Pathwari keeps track of all changes in land ownership, cultivation, and tenancy in their assigned village or group of villages. They conduct periodic field inspections and prepare crop reports for the revenue authorities. The office of Pathwari is essential for keeping the land records of Bengal accurate and up to date.

Correct Answer: A. An application or petition submitted to revenue authorities for various land-related requests

Darkhast is a formal application or petition submitted to revenue authorities for various land-related requests such as mutation, partition, correction of land records, or issuance of certified copies. The applicant submits the Darkhast with supporting documents to the Patwari, Tehsildar, or other revenue official depending on the nature of the request. Revenue officials are required to process Darkhasts within specified time limits. Many states have computerized the Darkhast process to reduce delays and corruption.

Correct Answer: A. Land within or adjacent to a village used for residential purposes and exempt from agricultural revenue

Abadi land refers to the residential or habitation area of a village that is set apart for the dwelling of villagers and is exempt from land revenue levied on agricultural land. The boundary of Abadi land is traditionally demarcated separately from the agricultural fields. Buildings and residential structures are constructed on Abadi land. In many states, regularization of unauthorized constructions in Abadi areas is handled by revenue authorities along with municipal bodies.

Correct Answer: A. A certified extract of the Jamabandi (record of rights) used as proof of ownership

A Jamabandi Nakal is a certified extract from the Jamabandi (record of rights) document that is issued by revenue authorities in Punjab and Haryana as proof of land ownership and possession. It contains details of ownership, cultivation rights, and encumbrances on the land. The Nakal (meaning 'copy') is required for various purposes including bank loans, property transactions, legal proceedings, and government benefit applications. Citizens can now obtain Jamabandi Nakal online through state land record portals.