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How to Check a Survey Map in Arunachal Pradesh — Complete Guide 2026

A survey map in Arunachal Pradesh, also called a plot map, sets out a parcel's exact boundaries, dimensions, and survey number. The catch: huge stretches of the state were never surveyed, so the map may not exist. This guide covers how to verify boundaries before you buy.

Quick Reference

Also calledPlot map, cadastral map

Issued bySurvey Department/district office

Valid forUntil boundaries or sub-division change

CostConfirm survey or map fee with the Survey Department.

Time takenConfirm with the Survey Department.

Online portalSurvey Department (no statewide online cadastral portal)

noteMany parcels unsurveyed; verify boundaries on the ground

What is a Survey Map in Arunachal Pradesh?

Definition

A survey map, or plot map, is the official drawing that fixes a parcel's boundaries, shape, dimensions, and survey number on record. In Arunachal Pradesh, these maps fall under the Survey Department, within the land administration framework of the Arunachal Pradesh (Land Settlement and Records) Act, 2000.

A deed tells you who owns the land. A survey map tells you where that land actually is, and how far it stretches. It pins the parcel to a survey number, draws its boundaries, and shows its dimensions against neighbouring plots. For a buyer, it's the difference between paying for an acre on paper and getting an acre on the ground. The two should match exactly. When they don't, you've found a problem before it becomes a court case.

Then comes the Arunachal reality, and it's a big one. Much of the state has never been surveyed. Cadastral maps are missing across whole circles, and in many villages boundaries are known by ridgelines, streams, and old markers, not by any drawing in a file. So the honest answer to "Where's the survey map?" is often that there isn't one. That doesn't make the land unbuyable, but it does mean you verify on the ground, not just on paper. And ownership itself still sits behind Section 88.

State-specific note: In Arunachal Pradesh, a survey map may not exist at all for a given parcel. Where it doesn't, walk the boundaries yourself and get a fresh demarcation before you commit any money.

How to Get a Survey Map in Arunachal Pradesh: Online and Offline

There's no statewide map portal to lean on, so this is part office visit, part fieldwork. Carry the deed, the survey or plot number, and the revenue record before you start.

Online method (recommended)

Start at the state portal

Open arunachalpradesh.gov.in to find the Survey Department or district office and any contact details.

Don't expect a public cadastral map viewer; coverage is thin and largely offline.

Note the survey reference

Pull the survey or plot number from the deed and revenue record so the office can locate any existing map.

Check for an existing map

Ask whether a surveyed map even exists for the parcel, since many simply don't.

Plan for fieldwork

Line up a licensed surveyor in case a fresh demarcation is needed.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Request the map

Approach the Survey Department or district office with the survey number and ask for the plot map on record.

Order a demarcation

Where no map exists, apply for a fresh survey and on-ground demarcation of the boundaries.

Walk the boundaries

Be present when the surveyor marks corners, and match each one against the seller's claim and the neighbours.

Cross-check the record

Confirm the survey number on the map ties back to the revenue entry.

Get the surveyor's signed sketch in writing, not a verbal assurance.

What Does a Survey Map Contain in Arunachal Pradesh?

Check each element of the map against the deed, the revenue record, and the land in front of you.

Field	Description	What to Verify
Survey / Plot Number	Unique ID of the parcel	Must match the deed and revenue record
Boundaries	Limits on all sides	Confirm against neighbours and on ground
Dimensions / Extent	Length, width, total area	Compare with the area in the deed
Shape and Orientation	Layout of the parcel	Check it matches the physical plot
Adjoining Plots	Neighbouring survey numbers	Verify no overlap or encroachment
Surveyor / Authority Detail	Who prepared and certified it	Confirm it's an authorised survey

Good sign: A reliable map carries the correct survey number, boundaries that match the ground and the neighbours, dimensions equal to the deed, and certification from the Survey Department or licensed surveyor.

Common Issues With Survey Maps in Arunachal Pradesh

Boundary trouble here usually comes from no map, a stale map, or land that doesn't match what's drawn.

No survey map exists

On unsurveyed parcels there's simply no map to check, and boundaries rest on memory and markers. Buy blind, and a neighbour's claim can surface later.

Fix: Commission a fresh survey and demarcation before you pay anything.

Map doesn't match the ground

The drawing says one thing; the fence, stream, or path says another. That gap is where encroachment and overlap disputes live.

Fix: Walk the boundaries with a surveyor and reconcile every corner before purchase.

Wrong or missing survey number

A map with no clear survey number, or one that doesn't tie to the revenue record, can't be trusted to describe your parcel.

Fix: Match the survey number across the map, deed, and revenue entry.

Boundary overlap with neighbours

Adjoining plots can claim the same strip when old surveys were rough or natural marks shifted.

Fix: Confirm neighbouring survey numbers and get adjoining owners to acknowledge the line.

Outdated or uncertified sketch

A hand-drawn or old sketch with no authority behind it isn't proof of anything.

Fix: Insist on a current, certified map from the Survey Department or a licensed surveyor. ##

Why a Survey Map Matters for Land Buyers in Arunachal Pradesh

The survey map is how you make sure the land you pay for is the land you actually get.

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Confirms what you're buying

The map fixes the parcel's boundaries and size. Without it, area and limits are just claims, and claims are what disputes are built on.

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The verification the warning demands

Verify boundaries before purchase. In Arunachal, where maps are often missing, that means on-ground demarcation, not a glance at a sketch the seller hands you.

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Needed for loans and construction

Banks and planning offices want a clear, surveyed parcel before a loan or a building plan. A vague boundary stalls both.

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Arunachal Pradesh-specific: The survey gap

With so much land unsurveyed and Section 88 controlling who can own it, boundary verification here takes more legwork than in mapped states. Budget for a fresh survey.

Red flag: A seller who can't produce a survey map, blocks a fresh demarcation, or insists the boundaries are obvious is steering you past the one check that catches overlap. Don't pay until the line is verified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a survey map in Arunachal Pradesh?

A survey map, or plot map, shows a parcel's boundaries, dimensions, and survey number. The Survey Department prepares it, though in Arunachal plenty of plots were never surveyed at all.

How do I check plot boundaries in Arunachal Pradesh?

Get the survey map from the Survey Department, then walk the land against it. Where no map exists, commission a fresh demarcation. Never rely on the seller's word for boundaries.

Is all land in Arunachal Pradesh surveyed?

No. Large parts of the state were never surveyed, and many areas have no cadastral map. Boundaries often follow ridges and streams, so a plot map may simply not exist.

How do I get a land survey done in Arunachal Pradesh?

Apply to the Survey Department or the district office for a demarcation, or hire a licensed surveyor. They mark the boundaries on ground and prepare a map. Confirm fee locally.

What is a survey number on a plot map?

A survey number is the unique ID for a parcel in the land records. It links the map to the revenue entry. Check it matches the deed and actual plot.

Can outsiders buy surveyed land in Arunachal Pradesh?

No. A clean survey map doesn't change who can own land here. Section 88 restricts ownership to APST certificate holders, so non-APST buyers can't acquire the parcel regardless of boundaries.