Patta Chitta: Tamil Nadu Land Records

What is Patta Chitta?

In Tamil Nadu, India, Patta Chitta is a land record document. It combines information previously found in two separate documents:

·       Patta (Record of Rights): This document verifies land ownership and details like area, location, and survey information.

·       Chitta (Land Revenue Record): This document provides information about land classification (wetland or dryland) and tax details.

Benefits of having a Combined Document

Since 2015, the Tamil Nadu government has merged Patta and Chitta into a single TN Patta Chitta (ePatta) for easier access and management. This removes the need for separate documents.

Information Included in Patta Chitta

The TN Patta Chitta provides valuable details about a specific landholding, including:

·       Land owner's name

·       Patta number or account number

·       Survey number and sub-division details

·       District, Taluk, and village information

·       Land dimensions

·       Land tax details

·       Land type (Nanjai - wetland or Punjai - dryland)

·       Chitta ownership details

Applying for Patta Chitta Online

The Tamil Nadu government offers a simple online application process for Patta Chitta. 

1.      Visit the official Tamil Nadu Government e-Services website: https://eservices.tn.gov.in/

2.      Click on "View Patta & FMB/Chitta/TSLR Extract."

3.      Select your district and area type (rural or urban).

4.      Fill in the required details like district, Taluk, town, ward, block, survey number, and sub-division number.

5.      Submit the application after providing the authentication value.

6.      Upon successful submission, you'll receive an online certificate containing land details like type, survey number, location, and municipal door number (if applicable).

Required Documents for Online Application

·       Photocopy of the sale deed (along with the original for verification)

·       Proof of ownership (e.g., paid electricity bill, tax receipt, or encumbrance certificate)

Verifying Patta Online

The online portal also allows for verifying the legitimacy of issued certificates. 

1.      Go to the "Anytime/Anywhere E-services" page and select "Verify Patta."

2.      Enter the provided "Reference Number" and submit.

3.      The authentication details of your Patta will be displayed.

Tracking Patta Chitta Application Status

To check the status of your online Patta Chitta application:

1.      Visit the TN E-district portal: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in/tneda/out_status.xhtml

2.      Go to "Revenue -> Report -> Status."

3.      Enter your application ID and the "Captcha value."

4.      Click "Get Status" to view the application status.

Validity of Patta Chitta Certificate

The validity of your Patta Chitta certificate can be checked online using the verification process.

Documents Required for Patta Transfer

If you plan to transfer land ownership, you will need to submit additional documents along with the application:

·       Photocopy of the sale deed

·       Proof of possession (e.g., tax receipt or electricity bill)

·       Encumbrance certificate

Patta Chitta is a key document for anyone owning land in Tamil Nadu. Understanding its contents and the online application process can help with land-related transactions and ownership records.