Patta Chitta / Land Records - Complete Guide

What are Patta and Chitta?

Patta

Patta is a legal document issued by the Tamil Nadu government that establishes land ownership. It contains:

• Owner's name and details
• Survey number
• Extent of land (area)
• Village, taluk, and district
• Land classification

Chitta

Chitta is a revenue record maintained by the Revenue Department. It contains:

• Land classification (wet land, dry land, etc.)
• Type of land (nanjai, punjai, etc.)
• Assessment details
• Revenue records
• Land use details

How to View Patta Chitta Online

Step 1: Visit Land Records Portal

1. Go to Tamil Nadu Land Records portal: https://eservices.tn.gov.in
2. Or visit the official TN land records website
3. Select 'Land Records' or 'Patta Chitta' option

Step 2: Enter Details

• Select your district
• Select taluk (sub-district)
• Select village
• Enter survey number (or owner name)
• Enter captcha code

Step 3: View and Download

1. Click 'Search' or 'View' button
2. Review the displayed Patta and Chitta information
3. Verify all details are correct
4. Click 'Download' to save as PDF
5. Print if needed

Alternative Methods

Search by Owner Name

1. Select district, taluk, and village
2. Enter owner's name
3. Search and view all properties under that name

Search by Aadhaar Number

1. Some portals allow searching by Aadhaar number
2. Enter your Aadhaar number
3. View all properties linked to your Aadhaar

How to Get Certified Copy

1. Visit your local Tahsildar office
2. Submit application for certified copy of Patta Chitta
3. Provide survey number and property details
4. Pay the required fee (nominal amount)
5. Collect certified copy after processing (7-15 days)

How to Correct Errors

1. Visit Tahsildar office with original documents
2. Submit application for correction
3. Provide supporting documents proving correct information
4. Pay correction fee if applicable
5. Wait for verification and correction (30-60 days)

Important Links