📢 "Zameen sirf dikhne se apki nahi hoti – jab tak uska record sarkar ke daftar mein nahi hota!"
Land ownership in Jammu & Kashmir isn't just about having land – it's about understanding and managing your land documents properly. Whether you're a farmer in Budgam, a landowner in Rajouri, or an investor in Jammu, knowing your Jamabandi from your Mutation could save you years of headache.
This guide is your go-to gyaan to understand all essential revenue documents in J&K – what they are, when you’ll need them, and how to get them.
📜 1. Jamabandi – The Backbone of Land Ownership
🤔 What is it?
Jamabandi is the Record of Rights (RoR). It’s the most important document showing:
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Owner's name with parentage, residence and caste
Name of cultivator with parentage, residence and caste
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Khasra number (plot ID)
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Total land area
Type of soil
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Rent/revenue payable to the govt
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All past and current mutations (ownership changes)
📅 It’s updated every 4 years by the Revenue Department.
📌 When You'll Need It:
Real-Life Example:
Ramesh owns 6 kanals of land in Khasra No. 122 in Village Rajpura. His name, his father's name, Address, Caste, area of land, type of soil, and any attested mutations will all be recorded in the Jamabandi.
📎 Common Mistake:
Many people confuse registry (sale deed) with ownership proof. But without mutation, your name is not official in land records.
👩🏫 Example:
If Shafiq Ahmed inherited land from his father and wants to apply for PM Kisan Yojana, he must have his name in the Jamabandi as the landowner.
🌱 2. Girdawari – Who's Farming What
🤔 What is it?
Girdawari is a seasonal record (twice a year – Rabi & Kharif) that tells:
📅 It is updated by the Patwari twice a year during Rabi and Kharif crop seasons.
📌 When You'll Need It:
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For crop insurance claims
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Natural disaster compensation (flood, drought)
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Proving cultivation rights (for tenants or sharecroppers)
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Revenue court cases
👨🏫 Example:
If Ramesh owns the land but Suresh is cultivating it this season, Girdawari will mention Suresh as the cultivator along with the crop (e.g., maize).
🛑 Common Mistake:
People think land ownership means farming record also shows their name. Not true if someone else is cultivating it.
“Malik aur hal chalane wala alag ho sakta hai!”
🔄 3. Mutation (Intiqal) – Legal Transfer of Ownership
🤔 What is it?
Mutation is the official update in land records after any ownership change through:
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Sale
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Inheritance
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Court decree
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Gift deed
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Partition
Relinquishment
Many others
📌 When You'll Need It:
👨🏫 Example:
Mehboob Ali purchased 2 kanals of land in 2022. He has a sale deed, but until mutation is done, his name won’t reflect in Jamabandi. So Mehboob Ali is not the owner of land as per revenue record till the mutation is attested in his name.
🛑 Common Mistake:
Not doing mutation after purchase. Later, disputes arise, or loans get rejected.
“Registry ke baad bhi, mutation zaroori hai!”
🏠 4. Chullah Chokidara – Family & Settlement Record
🤔 What is it?
A record of all households in the village, maintained by revenue authorities. It shows:
📅 It is updated by the Patwari once a year every year.
📌 When You'll Need It:
👨🏫 Example:
The Dar family, headed by Abdul Dar, has 6 members belong to caste Dar and live in Kulgam village. Their details are in Chullah Chokidara.
“Gaon ke har ghar ka zikr, yahan hota hai!”
👪 5. Shajra Nasab – Your Land Family Tree
🤔 What is it?
A genealogy record showing how land was passed down from one generation to the next. It also shows caste of the family. Shajra of ancestry is prepared in every jamabandi.
Used in:
📌 When You'll Need It:
👨🏫 Example:
To prove that Gulzar Ahmed legally inherited land from his grandfather, he needs Shajra Nasab as evidence.
“Zameeni virasat ka asli naksha!”
🗺️ 6. Aks Latha/Mussavi – Village Land Map
🤔 What is it?
A large cadastral map showing all khasra numbers and boundaries in a village. It is the complete map of whole village.
📌 When You'll Need It:
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Site inspection
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Road alignment
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Land disputes
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Planning layouts
👨🏫 Example:
To know where Khasra No. 211 lies and what it borders, you use Aks Latha.
“Zameen ka naksha jo sab dikhaye – wahi hai Aks Latha!”
📏 7. Aks Tatima – Mini Map of Your Plot
🤔 What is it?
A scaled sketch of a specific portion of land. It shows a specific piece or chunk of land in a particular khasra number or plot number. It is useful for:
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Subdivision or partition
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Plot sales
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Layout planning
📌 When You'll Need It:
👨🏫 Example:
If Shamim Begum wants to sell 1 kanal from her 4-kanal plot, she needs Aks Tatima to define boundaries of the part she’s selling.
“Plot ka exact sketch – wahi hai Aks Tatima!”
📚 Final Words – Be Zameen-Smart, Be Record-Ready
“Knowledge of land records isn’t just for officers or lawyers – it’s for every person who lives on, works with, or dreams of owning land.”
By understanding these documents, you're not just protecting your property—you’re protecting your future. Stay aware, stay involved, and help others around you to do the same.
✅ How to Get all these documents:
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