The government has been trying to reshape and revolutionise the country's digital infrastructure. Check out our article to learn about the new Pradhan Mantri E-Dharti Yojana.
Introduction on Pradhan Mantri E-Dharti Yojana
Accessing land records in our country is a Herculean task. This is because accessing these land records requires a continuous visit to the local courts.
The heavy fees charged by the lawyers, too, is an area of concern. To simplify this process and make the land records easily accessible to the general public, the government came up with the Pradhan Mantri E-Dharti Yojana in November 2022. Under this plan of action, the Central Government encouraged the state of Rajasthan to enhance the local infrastructure of the internet so that the digitisation of land records can occur at a speedy pace.
A high-speed internet connection was proposed at the sub-registrar’s offices across the entire state to ensure quick digitisation and offer faster land-related services to the general public. You can check out the VakilSearch website to keep yourself updated on more such schemes so that you never miss an update.
Apna Khata Rajasthan E Dharti– An Overview
The land records of Rajasthan are maintained under the Apna Khata Rajasthan E-Dharti, an official land records portal headed by the revenue department of Rajasthan. This authority to access the Record of Rights online is referred to as Jamabandi or Bhulekh in Rajasthan.
The Apna Khata Rajasthan works under a public-private partnership model, and its service can be availed by the E-Mitra kiosk that the Rajasthan Government maintains. This provides all governmental and private services online under one portal and roof. However, it is noteworthy that a person can only access land records after 1920.
Important terms Associated with Land Records in Rajasthan
Before heading on to understand the process of viewing and accessing the land records, let us first learn the essential basic terms associated with it:
- Jamabandi: Locally, this term is used to denote the Record of Rights
- Khata Number: Also known as the Khewat number, it is an account number that is provided to the family or individual who owns the land. It denotes the owner’s details and the total land area owned.
- Khatauni Number: This number is allotted only to the citizens who use their land for cultivation purposes. The details related to this number can be viewed at the Tehsildar’s office offline or the apna khata portal online.
Benefits of Digitising the Land Records at Apna Khata Portal
- Easy Access: The citizens of Rajasthan can easily access all the details and documents related to the state’s land records, and all they need is the Khasra number for the same.
- Hassle-Free Bank Loans: All citizens can take out the print of those details and documents of the land records and can easily apply for bank loans. Since these documents are taken out from the official site, the loan-granting process becomes seamless and hassle-free
- Transparency: Granting access to the land records to the general public increases transparency in the process and cuts off the need to visit the Registrar’s office
- Reduction in the Number of Cases: Providing online land records reduces land-related disputes like illegal occupation, etc.
- Acts as a Check Before Purchasing any Land or Property: Through Apna Khata Rajasthan, the buyers can easily verify the details, such as the title of the land, area of the land, etc., furnished to them by the seller. This added verification step reduces the chances of land disputes and prevents the buyers from getting scammed in the future.
- Mutation Status: The mutation status of any property is a process through which the property’s title is changed or mutated in the records of the local municipality when the property is transferred to a new owner. Using the Apna Khata Rajasthan online portal, citizens can quickly check the mutation status of any property.
Beneficiaries and Services Offered
The beneficiaries of Apna Khata Rajasthan include all the citizens of the state of Rajasthan.
The services offered include:
- Checking the land or farm account online
- Taking out a copy of Jamabandi
- Checking account number
- Generating Khasra Number
- Removal of account from the website, etc.
Charges to be Paid for Obtaining Land Records
A certain minimum amount must be paid to obtain the land records through the Apna Khata Rajasthan Online Portal. These charges are as follows:
- Obtaining the Jamabandi Copy under the Record of Rights of the Village- INR 10
- Obtaining a copy of the Land Map for ₹ 20
- Obtaining a copy of Nomination P12 for ₹ 20
Points to be kept in mind before accessing the Land Records through the Online Portal of Apna Khata Rajasthan:
Certain things must be kept in mind while using the Apna Khata Rajasthan Land Records Online Portal:
- The citizen of the state of Rajasthan must have an account, an account number, a Khasra Number, and other required details to find their Record of Rights on the Apna Khata Portal
- Every citizen must obtain the Rajasthan Jamabandi and keep with themselves a copy of their Record of Rights. This is because they should then frequently check whether the information about their land records is updated regularly
- In case of discrepancies or issues arising from the online records, the citizens must visit the office of the District Revenue Officer.
Conclusion
The world is progressing faster, and all nations are on a quest to shift their operations, processes, or record-keeping to an online mode. Thus, to keep pace with the world around us, the government has been striving to improve our country’s digital infrastructure.
The Central Government has urged all the states to digitalise their land records to provide accessible, hassle-free and transparent access to the general public under the Pradhan Mantri E-Dharti Yojana.
FAQs On Pradhan Mantri E-Dharti Yojana
How Can I Get a Certified Jamabandi Copy?
The applicant can apply at the designated kiosks to get an authorised copy of the Jamabandi document.
Can we show the Jamabandi copy as proof in court?
A copy of Jamabandi is available on the website for the land records of Rajasthan. It is for information purposes only and, thus, cannot be brought up as proof in a court of law.
Is the Apna Khata facility available in Punjab?
The Apna Khata facility is only available to the citizens of Rajasthan.
How can Vakilsearch help me in accessing my land records?
Vakilsearch is an online platform dedicated to providing help in law, taxation, and consultancy. Citizens of Rajasthan can access the official website of Vakilsearch and seek help in this or any other governmental scheme.
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