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How to Check a Purchase Restriction Check in Andaman & Nicobar — Complete Guide 2026

Buying land in Andaman and Nicobar is not like any other Indian state. Non-residents cannot buy here without UT Administration approval. The Deputy Commissioner must grant Sale Permission before any deed can be registered. This guide covers who qualifies, what the check involves, and what kills deals here.

Quick Reference

Also calledPurchase Eligibility Check / Sale Permission Verification

Issued byDeputy Commissioner, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Valid forPer transaction; re-verified for every sale

CostRe. 0.75 court-fee stamp on the Sale Permission application

Time takenConfirm with Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman.

Online portalsouthandaman.nic.in / andaman.nic.in Andaman and

noteNo deed registration happens without DC Sale Permission. Tribal reserved areas under PAT 1956 are entirely closed to outsiders.

What is a Purchase Restriction Check in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Definition

A Purchase Restriction Check confirms whether a buyer qualifies to acquire land under the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Land Revenue and Land Reforms Regulation, 1966. The Deputy Commissioner administers this check through the mandatory Sale and Gift Permission process.

Here is what surprises most buyers from the mainland. Every private land sale in Andaman needs prior written approval from the Deputy Commissioner. No exceptions at all. The Sub-Registrar will refuse to register any deed without seeing that permission letter first. Pay the seller without this check and you have no legal title. None.

Two laws apply. The 1966 Land Revenue Regulation covers general transactions: the DC checks eligibility, land type, and revenue dues. Separately, the Protection of Aboriginal Tribes Regulation 1956 blocks outsiders from acquiring land in tribal reserved areas outright. Nicobar Islands have large tribal reserved zones under PAT 1956. Then there is Set Apart land, reserved for government use, forest conservation, or tribal welfare, which cannot be transferred privately, regardless of who the buyer is.

State-specific note: Non-residents cannot buy land in Andaman. Tribal reserved areas under PAT 1956 are completely closed to outsiders. DC Sale Permission is mandatory for every land transaction before the Sub-Registrar processes anything.

How to Check Purchase Eligibility in Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Step-by-Step

The eligibility check runs through the DC office. No dedicated online portal exists yet for this. Have Form-F extract, land map, no-dues certificate, and identity documents ready.

Online method (recommended)

Download the Application Format Visit southandaman

nic.in. Download the prescribed Sale and Gift Permission application format.

Verify the Land Is Not Restricted Before filing anything, confirm the plot is not in a tribal reserved area under PAT 1956 or classified as Set Apart in Form-F

Confirm current restricted area list with DC office, Port Blair.

Submit Application to DC Office Fill the application

Affix Re. 0.75 court-fee stamp. Attach attested Form-F, land map, no-dues certificate from Tehsildar, and BDO certificate for rural plots.

Do not pay the seller before collecting this permission letter. Money paid without DC Permission buys you nothing legally.

Collect Permission and Go to Sub-Registrar Once DC approves, take the permission letter to the Sub-Registrar along with the deed, fresh Form-F, and Tehsildar valuation certificate

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Go to the Right DC Office South Andaman: Port Blair, PIN 744101, phone 03192-233089

North and Middle Andaman: Mayabunder. Nicobar: Car Nicobar.

Submit the Application Hand in the completed form with Re

0.75 court-fee stamp. Attach Form-F (attested), land map, Tehsildar no-dues certificate, and BDO certificate for rural land.

DC Verifies Eligibility The office checks residency status, land classification, tribal area status, and revenue dues

Non-residents get additional scrutiny here.

Collect Permission Letter Take the DC's signed permission letter to the Sub-Registrar with the deed documents

Confirm eligibility before entering any sale agreement. This is how buyers in Andaman avoid losing their advance.

What Does a Purchase Restriction Check Contain in Andaman?

Six elements in the DC's Sale Permission letter define whether the transaction is legally possible.

Field	Description	What to Verify
Buyer Name and Identity	Proposed purchaser's full name and ID	Must match the deed exactly; mismatch voids the permission
Seller and Plot Reference	Seller, survey number, village, Form-F ref	Cross-check with Tehsildar records; stale Form-F causes rejection
Land Classification	Agricultural, residential, commercial, Set Apart	Set Apart land has no private sale; check before applying
Tribal Reserved Area Status	PAT 1956 zone status of the plot	Any tribal reserved area means no outsider purchase possible
No-Dues Status	Zero revenue dues confirmed by Tehsildar	Must be cleared before DC grants permission
Permission Conditions	Terms imposed by DC on the transaction	Some permissions restrict future resale; read all conditions

Good sign: Buyer name matches deed, land is not Set Apart or tribal reserved, no-dues confirmed, DC letter is dated and signed with no pending conditions attached.

Common Issues With Purchase Restriction Check in Andaman

Most failed purchases here trace back to one of these six problems.

Paying Before DC Permission Buyer transfers money, then discovers the Sub-Registrar needs DC Permission first

No registration happens. Money is gone, title does not transfer.

Fix: DC Sale Permission must be in hand before any payment is made. Reverse this sequence and you lose.

Plot in Tribal Reserved Area Plot sits in a PAT 1956 reserved zone

No outsider can acquire it. Sellers do not always know this either.

Fix: Confirm tribal area status with DC office before negotiating price. For Nicobar plots:

Non-Resident Assumes Indian Citizenship Suffices Many mainland buyers think being Indian is enough

It is not. The DC specifically reviews residency and connection to the islands. Additional conditions apply.

Fix: Verify your eligibility with the DC office before agreeing to anything.

Form-F Shows Set Apart Classification Seller claims private ownership

Form-F shows Set Apart. No sale is possible, full stop.

Fix: Pull Form-F yourself from dweepbhoomi.andamannicobar.gov.in before negotiating. Do not rely on what the seller shows you.

Stale Form-F in DC Application The attached Form-F is months old

DC office cross-checks against live Tehsildar records. Mismatch causes delay or outright rejection.

Fix: Get a fresh Form-F extract within 30 days of submitting the application.

BDO Certificate Missing for Rural Land Rural plots require the Block Development Officer certificate

Without it, the DC office returns the application.

Fix: Get BDO certificate before filing the DC application for any rural purchase.

Why Land Purchase Rules Matter for Buyers in Andaman

Nowhere else in India do these restrictions stack the way they do here.

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DC Permission is the First Gate No amount of money paid, no deed signed, nothing happens legally without the Deputy Commissioner's prior written approval

The Sub-Registrar is bound by this. It is not a formality; it is the lock on the whole system.

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Non-Residents Cannot Buy This land purchase rule in Andaman is explicit

Non-residents face eligibility conditions that standard mainland buying does not prepare anyone for. Check first, negotiate later.

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Banks Need This in Place No lender finances a land purchase in Andaman without DC Permission already granted

Skip this step and no loan gets sanctioned, no matter how clean the title deed looks.

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Andaman and Nicobar-specific: Nicobar Is Largely Off-Limits PAT 1956 makes most of the Nicobar Islands inaccessible for outsider land purchase

This restriction exists nowhere else in India. Buyers interested in Nicobar land specifically must verify tribal area status with the DC office before any further step.

Red flag: A seller or agent who says DC Permission is unnecessary, or that the tribal restriction does not apply, is wrong. Verify both directly with the DC office, not with the seller.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the land purchase rules in Andaman 2026 and who qualifies to buy?

Every sale needs prior DC Sale Permission under the 1966 Land Revenue Regulation. Non-residents face additional conditions. Tribal reserved areas under PAT 1956 are closed to all outsiders. DC approval must come before any deed is registered.

Can non-residents buy land in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Not without UT Administration clearance. The DC reviews residency and connection to the islands. Mainland Indian citizenship alone does not make a buyer eligible. Confirm eligibility with the DC office before signing any agreement.

What permission is needed to buy land in Andaman?

Sale and Gift Permission from the Deputy Commissioner. Application needs a Re. 0.75 court-fee stamp, attested Form-F, land map, Tehsildar no-dues certificate, and BDO certificate for rural land. No Sub-Registrar in Andaman registers a deed without this letter.

Can NRIs buy property in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

NRIs face the same DC Permission requirement plus FEMA restrictions on agricultural land. Confirm current eligibility with the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman before entering any agreement. Take legal advice before paying any advance.

What is the tribal reserved area restriction and how does it affect land buyers?

Under PAT 1956, areas mainly inhabited by aboriginal tribes are declared reserved. Outsiders cannot acquire land in these zones. Most of Nicobar Islands fall under this. Always confirm tribal area status for any Nicobar plot with the DC office before negotiating.

Can outsiders buy land in the Nicobar Islands?

Largely no. Most of Nicobar is tribal reserved area under PAT 1956. Even non-restricted Nicobar plots still need DC Sale Permission. Confirm plot-specific eligibility with the Deputy Commissioner office, Car Nicobar before making any inquiry with a seller.

What is Set Apart land in Andaman and why cannot it be sold?

Set Apart land is reserved for government, forest conservation, or tribal welfare. No private transfer is allowed under the 1966 Regulation. If Form-F classifies a plot as Set Apart, the seller has no right to sell it. Check Form-F on Dweep Bhoomi before any negotiation.

What documents are needed for the land Purchase Restriction Check in Andaman 2026?

Attested Form-F, land map, Tehsildar no-dues certificate, BDO certificate for rural land, and Re. 0.75 court-fee stamp. Submit to the DC office. After approval: take the DC Permission letter, deed, fresh Form-F, and Tehsildar valuation certificate to the Sub-Registrar.

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