The Government of Assam has launched Digital Pattas which has aimed at modernising land record management and making property ownership documentation more transparent and accessible. Under the portal-Mission Basundhara, Assam residents are now able to access digitally signed Records of rights (RoR) also referred to as Jamabandi or Patta, without having to spend a lot of time visiting government offices.
The program is under the wider initiative of the Assam government to computerize land services using Dharitree system and Integrated Land Records Management System. The landowners have the privilege with the Digital Pattas to easily check the ownership records, download certified documents and also make sure that their land information is updated in the state database.
This article describes the Digital Pattas in Assam, their benefits, eligibility, the documents needed, and the process of filling the form step by step.
What is Digital Patta in Assam?
A Digital Patta refers to the electronic copy of the traditional land ownership document that is given by the Assam Revenue Department. The competent authority signs it digitally and it is said to be legally binding on all official and legal matters.
These digital land documents are detailed with information of:
- Name of the pattadar (landowner)
- Dag number and patta number
- Land area and classification
- Revenue details
- Drone-based land imagery
- ULPIN linked to the land parcel
This is because the system ensures that land records are accurate, tamper free and can be easily accessed online.
Key Digital Land Services in Assam
The Government of Assam has incorporated various digital platforms to make land management easier.
1. Mission Basundhara
Mission Basundhara is the prime project that was introduced to address the land-related problems and offer citizens digital land services. Citizens through Basundhara are able to:
- Apply for digital patta
- Convert annual patta to periodic patta
- Correct land records
- Update ownership details
2. Dharitree Portal
Dharitree portal enables the users to access land ownership records online. The citizens are allowed to search land information using the details as the district, circle, village, patta number or dag number.
3. e-Khazana
The e-Khazana will allow landowners to make payments to land revenue online without the necessity of visiting revenue offices.
4. Integrated Land Records Management System (ILRMS)
Integrated Land Records Management System is a system where all land services are put under one digital platform, in order to have an efficient land administration within the state.
Benefits of Digital Pattas in Assam
The digital land records are introduced with a number of benefits to the citizens.
1. Easy Access to Land Records
The online portal allows the landowners to get their patta or jamabandi at any time.
2. Legally Valid Documents
Digitally signed pattas are legally accepted and can be accepted by banks, courts and government departments.
3. Transparency in Land Ownership
The digital system reduces disputes and guarantees land record transparency.
4. Unique Identification with ULPIN
Each piece of land will be allocated an Unique Land Parcel Identification Number which tends to discourage duplication and malpractice.
5. Faster Government Services
Online processing of applications of corrections, conversions and updates saves time to not only the citizens but also the officials.
6. Reduced Paperwork
The digital system dramatically minimizes reliance on hardcopies.
Eligibility for Digital Patta in Assam
In order to get Digital Patta in Assam, the applicants would have to satisfy the following requirements:
- The applicant should be in the Dharitree land records database as a recorded pattadar.
- There has to be updated revenue records on the land parcel.
- The land should not be disputed.
- It should be registered land and the applicant should be able to have it corrected on record.
Documents Required
The following documents that applicants might require during the application of digital land services are:
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
- Existing land patta or jamabandi copy
- Land revenue payment receipt
- Address proof
- Supporting documents for ownership correction (if applicable)
There are also instances where some extra documents might be demanded on the basis of the service one is seeking.
How to Apply for Digital Patta in Assam
The government portals provide citizens with access to the Digital Patta which they may apply or download online. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Visit the Official Portal
Visit the portal and land records site of Dharitree or the portal of Mission Basundhara.
Step 2: Select Land Record Details
Choose the following information:
- District
- Revenue Circle
- Village or Mouza
- Patta Number or Dag Number
Step 3: Verify Land Information
The system will display the land ownership details available in the database.
Step 4: Apply or Download
In case the record is right, the digital patta or jamabandi can be downloaded. To request certified copies or other services, enter the request via the RTPS portal.
Step 5: Pay the Applicable Fee
A small fee may be required for certified documents.
For example:
- Periodic (Myadi) Patta Certificate – approximately ₹52
Once payment and verification are done, the digitally signed document may be downloaded.
Conversion of Annual Patta to Periodic Patta
Mission Basundhara also offers many big services such as converting Annual Patta to Periodic (Myadi) Patta.
Periodical patta will offer a more secure and permanent right of ownership land as opposed to annual pattas. Candidates are also allowed to apply to this conversion online via Basundhara portal.
Validity of Digital Patta
The patta that is issued by the Assam land portal in a digital form is legally binding. It can be used for:
- Property transactions
- Bank loans and financial documentation
- Government schemes
- Legal verification of land ownership
The introduction of digital signatures and ULPIN will keep the document safe and original.
Conclusion
The Digital Pattas (introduced in Assam) is a major move to clean and transparent land administration. The state government has rendered land records readily available to people through programs such as the Mission Basundhara, Dharitree and the Integrated Land Records Management System.
The government has made it easy to verify property, and it has also made property verification procedures much easier by allowing people to access the legally valid land documents online. In Assam, landowners are urged to verify and update their records by using the official portals to have the digital services.
Digital land records will not only safeguard the rights to ownership but will also contribute to the general objective of modernising governance and enhancing the management of land in Assam.
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