🌟 1. About J&K Land Records & Official Portals
📘 About Land Records
Land records are official revenue documents that contain information about land ownership, possession, cultivation, land area and other revenue-related details.
The Revenue Department maintains land records through its revenue administration, including Patwaris, Girdawars, Naib Tehsildars and Tehsildars. Digital land record services help citizens access available records online and apply for various revenue documents without having to visit an office for every routine enquiry.
🌐 2. Official Land Records Websites
🏛️ A. J&K Land Records & Grievance Portal
Provides access to digitised Jamabandi records, scanned revenue documents and grievance services.
🏢 B. J&K Revenue Department – Revenue Plus
Provides online application facilities for various revenue services like Fard, Mutation, Girdawari, and Demarcation.
📝 C. J&K Government Online Revenue Services
The Jansugam portal provides access to various government certificate and revenue-related application services.
🏠 D. Property Registration Portal
The NGDRS supports property and document registration services.
📋 3. View Jamabandi & Scanned Documents
📋 View Digitised Jamabandi Online
Jamabandi is a revenue record containing information about landholders, land parcels, cultivation and other relevant revenue entries.
🔍 How to View Jamabandi
- Open the official Jamabandi search page.
- Select the required district, tehsil and village.
- Enter the requested land details, if required.
- Search for the relevant record and view the information.
Important: An online view should not automatically be treated as a certified copy.
📄 4. View Scanned Revenue Documents
This service allows citizens to search for available scanned revenue documents through the official land records portal.
🔍 How to Search
- Open the scanned document search page.
- Select the required district, tehsil and village.
- Follow the search options displayed on the website.
- Open and review the scanned record.
🔄 5. Girdawari & Mutation (Intikal)
🌾 Girdawari / Crop Inspection Records
Girdawari is a seasonal crop inspection record maintained through the revenue administration. It records relevant information about cultivation and the condition or use of agricultural land.
How to Obtain: Visit the Revenue Plus portal, look for the Extract of Girdawari service, provide the required land details, and submit the application.
🔄 6. Mutation / Intikal of Land
Mutation is the process of recording a change in land rights or ownership in the revenue records following a relevant event or transaction (Inheritance, Sale, Gift, etc.).
🪜 General Procedure
- Open the Revenue Plus portal and find the relevant mutation service.
- Provide the required land particulars and transaction or inheritance details.
- Upload the prescribed supporting documents.
- Submit the application, if available online.
- Follow the verification and attestation process prescribed by the department.
Important: Mutation is subject to the applicable law and verification by the competent revenue authority.
📑 7. Apply for Fard & Aks Masavi
📑 Apply for Fard
Fard is an extract of relevant land revenue records used for various official and property-related purposes.
🪜 How to Apply
- Visit the Revenue Plus portal and select the Fard service.
- Enter the requested applicant and land details.
- Upload the required documents and pay any prescribed fee.
- Submit the application and follow the portal's instructions.
🗺️ 8. Aks Masavi / Latha Extract
Aks Masavi or Latha is associated with land maps and settlement records used to identify land parcels and their recorded boundaries or layout.
How to Apply: Open Revenue Plus, find the Aks Masavi / Latha extract service, provide the required land particulars, and submit the supporting documents.
📏 9. Land Demarcation & Encumbrance
📏 Land Measurement / Demarcation
Land measurement or demarcation is a revenue service used to identify or establish the recorded boundaries of a land parcel.
📝 How to Apply
Open the Revenue Plus portal, look for the Measurement / Demarcation of Land service, enter the required land details, upload supporting documents, and submit the application.
Important: Online application does not replace an official field measurement or the decision of the competent authority.
🏠 10. Encumbrance Certificate
An Encumbrance Certificate is a document used to check recorded encumbrances or specified registered transactions affecting a property for the relevant period and scope.
How to Apply: Open the Revenue Plus portal, check the availability of the Encumbrance Certificate service, provide property details, and submit.
📖 11. Land Passbook & Change of Land Use
📖 Land Passbook
A Land Passbook is a document associated with recorded landholding details, subject to the applicable rules and the service provided by the department.
Check whether the Land Passbook service is available on the Revenue Plus portal, review requirements, and submit your application.
🏡 12. Change of Land Use
Change of Land Use is a revenue-related service for cases where a change in the permitted or recorded use of land is proposed, subject to applicable laws and permissions.
🪜 General Procedure
- Open Revenue Plus and look for the Change of Land Use service.
- Submit the requested land particulars and documents.
- Follow the prescribed scrutiny and approval process.
Important: Submission of an application does not authorise a change of land use. Permissions must be obtained from the competent authority.
📨 13. Chulah Extract & Grievances
📋 13. Chulah / Chowkidari Extract
The Extract of Chulah / Chowkidari is a listed revenue service associated with relevant local revenue records. You can apply for this extract through the Revenue Plus portal if the service is available online.
✍️ 14. Submit a Land Records Grievance
If you find an error in an available land record or face a problem relating to a revenue service, you can use the official grievance portal to submit a complaint.
- Open the official grievance submission page.
- Enter the requested applicant and land details.
- Explain the issue clearly and attach supporting documents.
- Submit the grievance and save the tracking number.
🔍 15. Track Your Land Records Grievance
After submitting a grievance, citizens can use the tracking facility to check its available status by entering their tracking number on the official grievance tracking page.
🏢 16. Other Services & Registration
🏢 Other Online Revenue Services
The Revenue Department offers various services in addition to the land record viewing facilities. Citizens may also be able to apply for:
- Property Certificate
- Legal Heir / Survivor Certificate
- Other notified revenue certificates
- Official extracts and copies of revenue records
🏠 17. Property Registration Services
Property registration is separate from land record viewing and mutation. Citizens who need to register a sale deed or another registrable document should check the official Department of Registration (NGDRS) portal.
- Online document entry
- Property valuation and stamp duty calculation
- Registration fee payment facilities
- Appointment-related services
❓ 18 & 19. FAQs & Contact Information
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is it possible to view Jamabandi online?
Yes. You can search available digitised Jamabandi records through the J&K Land Records & Grievance Portal.
Q2. Is viewing Jamabandi free?
The portal describes online viewing as a free service. However, official extracts or certificates may have prescribed charges.
Q3. Can I apply for mutation online?
The J&K Revenue Plus portal lists mutation-related services. Check the portal for availability.
Q4. How can I obtain my Girdawari extract?
Check the Extract of Girdawari service on Revenue Plus. If unavailable, contact your concerned Patwari.
Q5. What should I do if my land record contains an error?
You may submit a grievance regarding the issue. Formal correction may require proceedings before the competent authority.
🏢 19. Contact the Revenue Department
For official clarification about land records, mutation, Girdawari, Fard, or demarcation, contact the appropriate revenue office (Patwari, Tehsil Revenue Office).
Keep your Identity details, District/Tehsil/Village, Khasra/Khewat details, and Reference numbers ready before visiting the office.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This page provides general information about land records and revenue services in Jammu & Kashmir. The availability of a service, required documents, applicable fees, and processing timelines are governed by current government rules. Online records may not always reflect the latest changes. Always use official government portals.