What is a Fard and how is it different from the Jamabandi in Punjab land records?

The Jamabandi is the quinquennial (every four years) Register of Rights (RoR) — the authoritative revenue document that records, for every Khasra (field survey number) in a village, the names of all owners and co-sharers, their respective Hissa (fractional share), the nature of rights held (owner, mortgagee, tenant-at-will, lessee), the area in Kanals and Marlas, and the land classification (Chahi irrigated, Barani rain-fed, Banjar fallow, etc.). A Fard is a certified extract or copy from the Jamabandi for a specific Khasra or Khewat — essentially what you receive as documentary proof of your land record. You can obtain a same-day Fard (called a Fard Badaratqa) at the Arazi Records Centre (ARC) located in each Tehsil across Punjab, operated by the Punjab Land Records Society (PLRS). The PLRS also runs the Jamabandi.punjab.gov.in portal, which lets you view Jamabandi records online; however, the portal printout is not a certified Fard and is not admissible as court evidence. For a court-admissible certified Fard with the Tehsildar's seal, visit the ARC, apply through the PLRS portal for a certified Fard delivery, or use RTI to compel a certified copy if the ARC is unresponsive or the record is disputed.

How often is the Jamabandi prepared in Punjab and what happens between settlements?

Under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887, the Jamabandi is prepared every four years (quinquennially — though the word is commonly used even for the four-year cycle in Punjab). Each four-yearly cycle produces a new Jamabandi incorporating all mutations (Intkal) attested since the previous settlement. The preparation is carried out by the Patwari (village revenue official) under the supervision of the Girdawar / Kanungo and the Tehsildar. Between two Jamabandi settlements, all ownership changes are recorded through Intkal (mutations) in the Mutation Register (Roznamcha Waqiati). When the new Jamabandi is prepared, all attested mutations since the last Jamabandi are incorporated. Unattested or disputed mutations do not get incorporated. If your name does not appear in the current Jamabandi and a mutation is pending, RTI can establish whether the pending Intkal has been registered, at what stage it is, and which officer is responsible for the delay. The current online Jamabandis on jamabandi.punjab.gov.in reflect data updated after each attested mutation.

What is the difference between Intkal (mutation), name transfer, and partition in Punjab?

Intkal is the umbrella term for any mutation — any formal change to the Jamabandi record. There are several types of Intkal in Punjab: (1) Intkal Bayi (sale mutation) — following a registered sale deed; (2) Intkal Wirsat (inheritance/succession mutation) — on the death of an owner, transferring share to legal heirs per Muslim Personal Law, Hindu Succession Act, or other applicable law; (3) Intkal Taqsim (partition mutation) — formally dividing jointly held land among co-sharers, resulting in separate Khasra entries for each share; (4) Intkal Hiba (gift mutation) — following a registered gift deed; (5) Intkal under a court decree. The Intkal process starts with an application to the Patwari, who enters it in the Roznamcha Waqiati (daily diary) and issues a public notice for 30 days. If no objection is received and the documents are in order, the Naib Tehsildar or Tehsildar attests the mutation. A contested Intkal (where a party objects within the 30-day notice period) goes to a formal hearing before the Naib Tehsildar / Tehsildar. RTI can obtain the full Intkal history, the details of any contested mutation, the objections filed, and the final attestation order.

What is Lal Dora and how does it affect land records and RTI in Punjab?

Lal Dora (literally 'red thread') refers to the traditional abadi deh — the demarcated habitation area of a village that was historically excluded from formal land survey and settlement operations. Land within the Lal Dora is not assigned Khasra numbers and does not appear in the Jamabandi or regular revenue records. Ownership of Lal Dora land is based on informal custom, possession, and sometimes old sale deeds or panchayat documents, not on any Jamabandi entry or registered Fard. There is no Patwari record for Lal Dora properties. This creates serious problems — buyers and sellers cannot get registered Fards, encroachments are difficult to prove, and title disputes are common. For urban villages, the Lal Dora boundaries have often been extended ('extended Lal Dora' or Phirni areas) through municipal or town planning processes. RTI filed with the Tehsil or District Revenue Office can obtain: the official Lal Dora boundary demarcation map for a village, the notification extending the Lal Dora (if any), and whether any proposal to regularise Lal Dora properties under the Punjab government's regularisation schemes is recorded for a specific village.

What is Shamlat Deh and how are disputes over village common land handled through RTI?

Shamlat Deh is the village common land — traditionally shared land (ponds, grazing grounds, paths, threshing floors, waste land) owned by the village proprietary body (shamilat) and managed by the Gram Panchayat under the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961. Khasra numbers classified as Shamlat Deh appear in the Jamabandi under collective ownership. Disputes over Shamlat Deh are among the most common land conflicts in rural Punjab — individual cultivators (often descendants of original proprietary families) illegally encroach on and cultivate Shamlat land, claim prescriptive rights, or collude with Patwaris to get Shamlat land mutated in private names. RTI can obtain from the Tehsil office: (1) the Shamlat Deh register extract for a village showing all Khasra numbers classified as Shamlat, their area, and the recorded possessor; (2) whether any Intkal has been initiated or attested purporting to transfer any Shamlat Khasra to private ownership (such mutations are void under the 1961 Act and any attempted mutation should be reversed); (3) the Girdawari entries for Shamlat Khasra numbers showing who is actually recorded as cultivating the land; (4) any complaint of encroachment on Shamlat land filed with the Naib Tehsildar and the action taken. These RTI responses provide the evidentiary basis for complaints to the Deputy Commissioner and, if needed, a writ petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Punjab is a major NRI state. Can RTI help with NRI land fraud or absentee ownership disputes?

Yes. Punjab has one of the highest proportions of NRI landowners in India — large tracts of agricultural land in districts like Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, and Ludhiana are owned by Punjabis living abroad who are unable to supervise their land. Common frauds targeting NRI landowners include: Patwaris colluding with local relatives or Bhoomafia (land mafia) to get fraudulent Intkal (mutations) attested in someone else's name using forged power of attorney or forged sale deeds; illegal cultivation of NRI-owned land by neighbours; and encroachment on absentee owners' land with Girdawari entries being falsely recorded in the encroacher's name. RTI filed with the Tehsil can obtain: (1) certified copies of all Intkal (mutations) affecting a specific Khasra or Khewat number — identifying any fraudulent mutation; (2) Girdawari entries for the last 4–6 seasons showing who is recorded in actual possession; (3) copies of any power of attorney documents relied upon in attesting a disputed Intkal; (4) the Patwari's Roznamcha Waqiati (daily diary) entries for the relevant dates. These RTI responses create a documented record for filing a complaint with the District Revenue Officer, an FIR under IPC for fraud, or a civil suit to set aside a fraudulent mutation.

Does urban property mutation in Punjab cities fall under Revenue Department RTI or the Municipal Corporation?

It depends on the type of property and city. For agricultural land anywhere in Punjab, mutation is always handled by the Revenue Department (Patwari / Naib Tehsildar / Tehsildar) — regardless of whether the land is in an urban or rural area. For built-up residential or commercial properties within municipal limits, the process bifurcates: (1) The Revenue Department (Tehsil) handles revenue record mutation — updating the Jamabandi Fard — for properties that were originally agricultural land later converted to residential/commercial use, as long as they have a Khasra number in the revenue records; (2) Municipal Corporations (Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, etc.) and Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats handle 'property mutation' in the civic sense — transferring the House Tax record (property tax register) and issuing an NOC for property transfer. The two are separate processes. RTI with the Revenue Department (Tehsildar) gets the Fard / Jamabandi extract and Intkal history. RTI with the Municipal Corporation's CPIO gets the property tax mutation record, building plan approvals, occupation certificates, and any unauthorised construction complaints. Chandigarh is a Union Territory administered separately — RTI for Chandigarh properties goes to the Chandigarh Administration, not the Punjab state government.

What is the Punjab agricultural land ceiling and how can RTI reveal ceiling or surplus land information?

Under the Punjab Land Reforms Act, 1972, no individual or family unit can hold more than 10 standard acres of agricultural land above a specified permissible area (which translates to approximately 17.5 acres of un-irrigated or Barani land or 7 acres of well-irrigated double-crop land — the precise ceiling depends on the land class). Land held in excess of the ceiling (ceiling-surplus land) was to be acquired by the state and redistributed to landless labourers and SC/ST families. RTI can obtain from the Tehsil / District Revenue Office: (1) whether any ceiling surplus land was vested in the state from a specific Khewat or family under the Punjab Land Reforms Act, 1972, and the details of that vesting; (2) whether the surplus land has been allotted to any beneficiary and the allotment details; (3) whether any land declared surplus is still in the possession of the original owner or has been encroached upon; (4) whether a landholding is close to the ceiling limit and any proceedings have been initiated. Ceiling surplus land in Punjab has been a subject of large-scale fraud — fake allotments, re-mutation in favour of original owners, and encroachment. RTI is the primary investigative tool for activists and journalists documenting such fraud.

What is the Second Appeal process and which body handles it for Punjab land records RTI?

For all Punjab state government bodies — including all Tehsil offices, District Revenue Officer offices, the Board of Revenue Punjab, the Punjab Land Records Society (PLRS), and the Financial Commissioner Revenue — the Second Appeal under Section 19(3) of the RTI Act is filed with the Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC), constituted under Section 15 of the RTI Act. The PSIC is located in Chandigarh. The PSIC is not the Central Information Commission (CIC); the CIC has no jurisdiction over Punjab state government bodies. The Second Appeal must be filed within 90 days of the First Appellate Authority's decision or the expiry of the FAA's response period. The PSIC can direct the CPIO to furnish the information and impose a penalty of ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000) on the CPIO personally under Section 20 of the RTI Act for delay or refusal without reasonable cause. Fard, Intkal records, Jamabandi extracts, and Girdawari entries are standard revenue records routinely issued to landowners — they do not attract any exemption under Section 8 of the RTI Act. A First Appeal or Second Appeal challenging any Section 8 refusal for such records is very likely to succeed.

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RTI for Punjab Land Records — Fard, Jamabandi and Intkal Mutation

How to use RTI with Punjab Revenue Department to obtain Fard (land record extract), Jamabandi (register of rights), Intkal mutation records, and Khasra field maps.

Updated 3 Jun 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryRevenue Department, Government of Punjab

Address RTI ToCPIO, Tehsildar, [Tehsil]; CPIO, District Revenue Officer (DRO), [District]; CPIO, Financial Commissioner Revenue, Punjab, Sector 9, Chandigarh – 160 017

Application Fee₹10 (free for BPL cardholders)

Response Time30 days (48 hours for life and liberty matters)

File Online Athttps://rti.punjab.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

Punjab has one of the oldest and most meticulously documented land records systems in India — a legacy of the British-era cadastral surveys and the landmark 1885 settlement operations conducted under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887. Today, that system has been substantially digitised by the Punjab Land Records Society (PLRS), making Punjab a national leader in online land records access through the Jamabandi.punjab.gov.in portal and a network of Arazi Records Centres (ARCs) in every Tehsil for same-day Fard issuance. Yet despite this digital infrastructure, disputes over Intkal (mutation) delays, fraudulent mutations, NRI land fraud, Shamlat Deh (village common land) encroachments, and discrepancies between online records and physical possession remain pervasive. The Right to Information Act, 2005, gives every citizen a powerful and inexpensive mechanism to obtain certified, court-admissible copies of land records, compel accountability for delayed mutations, and create an evidence trail for legal proceedings — all for a filing fee of just ₹10.

Understanding Punjab's Land Records Architecture

Before drafting an RTI application, it helps to understand the specific terminology used in Punjab's revenue system:

Jamabandi (जमाबंदी / ਜਮਾਬੰਦੀ): The Register of Rights — the most important revenue document in Punjab. Prepared every four years under the supervision of the Patwari and attested by the Tehsildar, it records for every Khasra (field survey number) in a village: the names of all owners and co-sharers (with fractional Hissa shares), the nature of rights (owner, mortgagee, tenant-at-will, lessee), the Rakba (area) in Kanals and Marlas, land classification, and any encumbrances. The Jamabandi is the definitive proof of land rights in Punjab.

Fard (ਫ਼ਰਦ): A certified extract from the Jamabandi for a specific Khasra or Khewat — this is the document you receive as proof of your land records. The PLRS Arazi Records Centre in each Tehsil issues Fards (called Fard Badaratqa) on the same day, both from the current Jamabandi and from older Jamabandis stored in the PLRS digital archive. A Fard from the ARC bears the Tehsildar's digital signature and is admissible in court. An online printout from Jamabandi.punjab.gov.in is useful for reference but is not a certified Fard.

Khasra (खसरा / ਖਸਰਾ): The field survey number — the unique identifier for each physical parcel of land within a village (Mauza). Each Khasra has a fixed area, boundary, and land classification recorded in the Jamabandi. This is the primary identifier you need for any land records query.

Khewat (ਖੇਵਟ): The ownership number — groups together all Khasra numbers owned by the same set of co-owners in the same proportional shares. Changes when ownership changes through Intkal.

Khatauni (ਖਤੌਣੀ): The cultivators' account — groups together all Khasra numbers cultivated by the same person or family, regardless of ownership. Important for tenancy records and Girdawari entries.

Intkal (ਇੰਤਕਾਲ): Mutation — the formal process of updating the Jamabandi to record a change in ownership or rights. Types include Intkal Bayi (sale), Intkal Wirsat (inheritance), Intkal Taqsim (partition), and Intkal Hiba (gift). All Intkal applications are entered in the Roznamcha Waqiati (Patwari's daily diary), publicly noticed for 30 days, and then attested by the Naib Tehsildar or Tehsildar. A new Jamabandi prepared every four years incorporates all attested mutations from the previous cycle.

Girdawari (ਗਿਰਦਾਵਰੀ): Biannual crop inspection — the Patwari physically visits each Khasra twice a year (once during Kharif/autumn harvest season, once during Rabi/spring harvest season) and records the actual crop being grown and the name of the person in actual possession (Qabza). Girdawari entries are critical for establishing actual possession in partition suits, tenancy disputes, and agricultural loan applications (Kisan Credit Cards, crop insurance). Crucially, Girdawari entries reflecting possession do not create ownership rights — only an attested Intkal does.

Shajra Nasb (ਸ਼ਜਰਾ ਨਸਬ): The pedigree or genealogical ownership table — a document that traces the ancestral chain of ownership for a Khewat and lists all current co-sharers and the genealogical basis of their shares. Essential for inheritance mutations (Intkal Wirsat) and for understanding joint Hindu family (HUF) or ancestral Muslim property succession.

Shajra Kishtwar / Tatima: The village cadastral map showing the boundaries, layout, and Khasra numbers of all fields. Also called the Field Map. Essential for understanding boundary disputes and identifying adjacent Khasras.

What RTI Can Obtain from Punjab Land Records

Filing an RTI with the Tehsildar or a higher Revenue Department authority can yield:

Certified Fard: An authenticated copy of the current Jamabandi entry for any Khasra — owner names, Hissa shares, area, classification, and encumbrances — bearing the Tehsildar's seal and admissible in court
Intkal history: Every mutation affecting a Khasra for the past 10–15 years — mutation numbers, parties, transaction types, attestation dates, and attesting officers
Pending Intkal status: Whether a pending mutation has been registered in the Roznamcha Waqiati, the current stage, the officer responsible, and the reason for any delay beyond the 30-day notice period
Mutation order copy: The full text of an attested Intkal order, including the findings of the Naib Tehsildar / Tehsildar
Khasra Girdawari entries: Who was recorded in actual possession of a Khasra during each of the last several agricultural seasons — critical for possession-based disputes and tenancy claims
Shajra Nasb: The ancestral ownership pedigree for a Khewat, showing the genealogical basis of each co-sharer's entitlement
Shamlat Deh register: The complete list of Khasra numbers classified as village common land in a specific village, current recorded possession, and any encroachment entries
Ceiling surplus records: Whether any surplus land was vested from a specific Khewat under the Punjab Land Reforms Act, 1972, and its current status
Lal Dora boundary map: The official demarcation of a village's Lal Dora (traditional habitation area), or any extended Lal Dora notification, from the Tehsil or District Revenue Office

Where to File: Choosing the Right Authority

Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar (Tehsil Office): The primary point of contact for all land records RTI. The CPIO is the Tehsildar of the relevant Tehsil. File here for Fard/Jamabandi copies, Intkal status and history, Girdawari entries, Shajra Nasb, Shamlat Deh records, and Patwari-level records for a specific village. This is the right authority for the vast majority of land records queries.

District Revenue Officer (DRO) / Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue): File here for district-level issues — matters spanning multiple Tehsils, complaints about Tehsildar-level inaction, district-level land acquisition notifications, and ceiling surplus matters that are supervised at the district level.

Board of Revenue, Punjab, Patiala / Financial Commissioner Revenue, Chandigarh: The apex revenue authority in Punjab. File here for policy-level queries, statewide records, issues with the PLRS digital system (Jamabandi.punjab.gov.in), or matters that have not been resolved at the Tehsil or district level.

Punjab Land Records Society (PLRS), Mohali: The technology agency managing the Arazi Records Centres, the Jamabandi portal, and the digitisation programme. File here for queries about the PLRS digital system, data discrepancies between the portal and physical records, or ARC functioning.

How to File: Step by Step

Step 1: Identify Your Khasra and Khewat Details

Before drafting your RTI, look up the exact Khasra number(s), Khewat number, village (Mauza) name, Patwar Circle, and Tehsil for your land. Use the Jamabandi.punjab.gov.in portal (under "Fard" or "Jamabandi" section), select your district, Tehsil, village, and year to view the current Jamabandi. Note the Khasra number, Khewat number, and Khatauni number shown. Having the correct identifiers is essential — a vague application describing land only by address risks a "records not traceable" response.

Step 2: Draft Your Application Using the Sample Above

Frame each request as a numbered, specific, factual query referencing the exact Khasra number, Khewat number, mutation number, or season (Kharif/Rabi and year) as applicable. "Certified Fard for Khasra No. 123, Village Kanjhala, Tehsil Fatehgarh Sahib" gets a faster and more complete response than "all documents about my land." Attach a copy of your identity proof (Aadhaar or PAN). You do not need to explain why you want the information.

Step 3: File Online or by Post

Online: File through rti.punjab.gov.in, the Punjab government RTI portal. Select the Revenue Department and the relevant Tehsil. Pay the ₹10 fee online via net banking, debit card, or UPI. Note the registration number provided for tracking.
By Post / In Person: Send a written application by registered post to the CPIO, Tehsildar, Tehsil Name, District Name, Punjab — or deliver it in person at the Tehsil Office. Enclose an Indian Postal Order (IPO) of ₹10 drawn in favour of the Tehsildar, Tehsil Name. BPL cardholders are exempt from the fee; attach a copy of the BPL card. Retain the postal receipt — the 30-day response clock starts from the date of receipt.

Step 4: Track and Follow Up

The CPIO must respond within 30 days of receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act, 2005). For matters involving life or liberty, the deadline is 48 hours. Track online applications through the RTI portal.

Punjab-Specific Land Issues Where RTI is Particularly Valuable

NRI Land Fraud: Punjab has a high proportion of NRI landowners — Punjabis settled abroad who cannot personally supervise their agricultural land. Fraudulent Intkal through forged power of attorney and collusion with Patwaris is widespread. RTI can obtain the full Intkal history for a Khasra, copies of the documents relied upon in attesting any Intkal, and the Patwari's Roznamcha Waqiati entries for the relevant period — creating an evidence trail for an FIR and a civil suit to set aside a fraudulent mutation.

Bhoomafia and Government Land Encroachment: Encroachment on government land, panchayat Shamlat, and canal/road reserves by powerful individuals is a documented problem. RTI can establish the official Shamlat Deh or government land classification for specific Khasras and reveal whether any Intkal purporting to privatise such land has been (illegally) attested.

Agricultural Land Conversion: Punjab's proximity to Chandigarh and expanding urban centres has led to large-scale (and sometimes illegal) conversion of agricultural land to residential colonies and industrial uses. RTI filed with the Tehsil and the Punjab Department of Housing and Urban Development can obtain the approval (or lack thereof) for any change of land use (CLU) for a specific Khasra.

Appeals

First Appeal (Section 19(1)): If the Tehsil CPIO does not respond within 30 days, or provides an incomplete or evasive reply, file a First Appeal with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) or the Deputy Commissioner for Tehsil-level CPIO matters — within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. No fee is required. The FAA must decide within 30 days (extendable to 45 days with written reasons).

Second Appeal (Section 19(3)): If the FAA's response is absent or unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC), Chandigarh, within 90 days of the FAA's decision or the expiry of the FAA's response deadline. The PSIC is constituted under Section 15 of the RTI Act as the state information commission for Punjab. The Central Information Commission (CIC) has no jurisdiction over Punjab state government bodies — the PSIC is the correct second appeal authority for all Punjab Revenue Department matters, including all Tehsil offices, District Revenue Officers, the Board of Revenue Punjab, and the PLRS. The PSIC can direct the CPIO to furnish the information and impose a penalty of ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000) on the CPIO personally under Section 20 of the RTI Act for delay or refusal without reasonable cause. Fard, Intkal records, Jamabandi extracts, Girdawari entries, Shajra Nasb, and Shamlat Deh register copies are standard revenue records — they attract no exemption under Section 8 of the RTI Act, and any refusal on Section 8 grounds should be firmly challenged in the First Appeal.

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
Office of the Tehsildar,
Tehsil [Tehsil Name], District [District Name],
Punjab – [PIN Code]

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Fard (Jamabandi Extract), Intkal Mutation Records, Khasra Girdawari, Shajra Nasb, and Shamlat Deh Register — Village [Village Name], Tehsil [Tehsil Name]

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, and request the following information pertaining to land records maintained by your office:

Land particulars:
  Khasra Number(s): [Khasra No(s).]
  Khewat / Khatauni Number: [if known]
  Village (Mauza): [Village Name]
  Patwar Circle: [Patwar Circle Name]
  Tehsil: [Tehsil Name]
  District: [District Name], Punjab

Information sought:

1. A certified copy (Fard) of the current Jamabandi (Record of Rights) entry for Khasra No. [XXX], Village [Name], Tehsil [Name] from the latest Jamabandi settlement — including the names of all co-sharers (Hissedars), their respective Hissa (share fraction), the nature of rights (owner / mortgagee / tenant-at-will / lessee), the total Rakba (area) in Kanals and Marlas, the Banjar Qadim / Banjar Jadid / Chahi / Barani / Sailabi land classification, and any Lien, Rehan (mortgage), or lis pendens formally recorded.

2. A certified copy of the complete Intkal (mutation) record for Mutation No. [XXX], Village [Name], Tehsil [Name] — including the names of the parties (Manqilanhu / Manqilanilayh), the nature of the transaction (sale / inheritance / partition / gift deed / court decree), the date of attestation, the name and designation of the attesting officer, and the full text of the mutation order (Hukam Attestation).

3. The complete Intkal (mutation) history for Khasra No. [XXX], Village [Name] for the last 15 years — each mutation number, date, transferor, transferee, the legal basis for the mutation, and the name of the attesting officer (Naib Tehsildar / Tehsildar).

4. A certified copy of the Khasra Girdawari (field inspection register) entries for Khasra No. [XXX], Village [Name] for the last two agricultural seasons (Rabi and Kharif of year [YYYY]) — including the recorded crop, the name of the person in actual possession (Qabza), and any notation of Banjar (fallow) or encroachment.

5. A certified copy of the Shajra Nasb (genealogical ownership pedigree table) for Khewat No. [XXX] / Khatauni No. [XXX], Village [Name], Tehsil [Name] — showing the ancestral chain of ownership and the names of all current co-sharers and their shares.

6. A certified copy of the Shamlat Deh (village common land) register extract for Village [Name], Tehsil [Name] — including the Khasra numbers classified as Shamlat Deh, their total area, the current recorded Qabza (possession), and any formal notation of encroachment or unauthorised cultivation on Shamlat land by individuals.

I am enclosing the application fee of ₹10 [via online payment / Indian Postal Order].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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