The West Bengal government launched Banglarbhumi, an online web portal for land records and reforms. Anyone can use this portal to obtain land and property-related information, such as the owner’s name, land area, plot number, property value, and current owner.
Details about the land/ property are critical to the buyer or owner of the land/ property.
As a precaution, if a person wishes to purchase any land/property, he should inquire about the information.
These details could be as simple as who registered the land or who is the current owner.
The Banglarbhumi portal provides this data alongside a land map for land/ properties in West Bengal. It also helps entrepreneurs who want to establish new industries in the state by informing them about the infrastructure available at the proposed location. Someone can also retrieve information about his block by entering the district and block details.
Deed Registration
A property registration deed is a binding contract signed by two parties. When the property goes in the buyer’s name, they become the legal owners. This contract, known as the purchase/land deed, must be signed with the government.
A purchase /land deed can be registered here. The e-appointment for signing up for this deed can be on the same website.
E-payment is required for both registrations if the stamp duty payable on the deed exceeds Rs. 10,000/- and the registration fee due exceeds Rs. 5000/-, or both.
This registration procedure is linked to the Income Tax Department, allowing PAN verification at the point of registration.
Application for Mutation Online
A mutation is a process of changing the title/ownership of property from one person to another when the property goes on sale. However, only when a property is registered can the mutation process begin.
The mutation form is available on the Banglarbhumi web portal. Here,
- To avoid application rejection, the user must correctly fill out all the required information. Fill out the form completely and submit it.
- Upon submission of the mutation form, a reference number is assigned to the application.
- The user can use this application number to check the status of the application.
- Following registration, the user can pay the fee via the ‘Online Application Menu’ by selecting the ‘Fees Payment’ option.
- Before proceeding to the payment option chosen, the user must primarily enter the request type and application number.
- The mutation case number is immediately registered if the user pays the fees in ‘online mode’ (debit card/net banking).
- Assume the user pays the fees via the ‘counter payment’ option (offline). In this case, the user can check the status of his payment and registration by selecting the ‘Application-GRN Search’ option from the ‘Online Application’ menu.
Online request for a certified copy of plot information/Record of Right (ROR)/ plot map
West Bengal residents can obtain certified copies of the plot information/ROR/plot map by following these simple steps:
- Navigate to http://banglarbhumi.gov.in/
- Log in to your account by clicking on the ‘Citizen services’ tab.
- Choose the ‘Service delivery option’ from the menu bar.
- Select your requirement-ROR Request/Plot Info Request/Plot map from the ‘Service Delivery option’ in the menu bar. Request/ Request GRN search/ Reprint Application/ Receipt.
- After selecting the required option, they will be taken to a new page where they will be required to fill out the requested information. By clicking on ‘calculate fee,’ you can also automate the calculation of fees.
- In this case, online payment is required.
Property Information
Follow these steps to obtain information about property/ land records:
- Navigate to the Banglabhumi website’s homepage and select “Know Your Property” from the Citizen Service menu.
- Enter district, block, and village information.
- Use the ‘Khaitan number’ or plot number to find the data you require.
- The user will receive the required details once the appropriate number is submitted and matched with the records.
How do I look up land records in West Bengal using a query number?
When you go to the ‘Query Search’ tab on the Banglarbhumi home page, you can also lookup for land records in West Bengal information about your query. Simply enter the query number and year. Enter the captcha to view the details on Banglabhumi.
How do I check the RS – LR information on the Baglarabhumi website?
- Visit the Banglarbhumi official website to verify the LS-RS information.
- On the following page, go to banglarbhumi.gov.in 2020 citizen service and select the RS/LR option.
- Choose the district name, block, and village on the Bangla Bhumi website.
- Click on one of the two options: RS or LR on the Bangla Bhumi website.
- Enter the plot number and click on ‘Search on the Bangla Bhumi website.’