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How to Check Jamabandi in Assam — Complete Guide 2026

A Jamabandi Assam tells you who the state actually thinks owns a piece of land right now. It carries the Dag, the Patta, area in bigha katha lessa, land class, and revenue dues. Pull it from Dharitree before you trust any Sale Deed.

Quick Reference
Also calledDag Patta, RoR, Khatian, Dharitree extract
Issued byRevenue and Disaster Management Department, Assam
Valid forLive entry; changes only after a mutation order
CostFree to view; roughly Rs 20 for a certified copy
Time takenOn-screen in minutes; certified copy in five to ten working days
Online portalrevenueassam.nic.in (Dharitree / ILRMS); rtps.assam.gov.in
notePatta is the grant. Jamabandi is the live possession record
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What is Jamabandi in Assam?

Definition

Jamabandi Assam is the village Record of Rights kept under the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886. For every plot, it logs the current Pattadar, the Dag, the Patta, the recorded area, and the annual revenue.

Old timers in Nagaon and Barpeta still call it Dag Patta because that's the entry buyers care about most. The full register lives inside the Dharitree portal, which is just the citizen face of ILRMS Assam. Each Circle Office in the state feeds data into it. So when a Sub-Registrar, a bank manager, or a lawyer wants the truth about who holds a plot today, this is the first page they open. Not the deed. Not the Patta certificate. The Jamabandi.

Here's the trap many first-time buyers miss. A Sale Deed only proves a transfer happened on paper. Until the new owner pushes through mutation, the Dharitree still names the old owner as the Pattadar. The state, the bank, and any future buyer keep treating the seller as a stranger to the title. That's why every Assam deal stalls when the Jamabandi entry doesn't line up with the deed you're holding.

State-specific note: Periodic Patta gives full heritable rights. Annual Patta is basically a year-by-year lease from the government. The Jamabandi spells out which one you're buying. Skip it, and you might pay freehold money for a lease.
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How to Get Jamabandi in Assam: Step-by-Step

For a quick read, the free Dharitree view is enough. For a bank file, a court matter, or a mutation application, you need the certified Jamabandi copy through RTPS.

Online method (recommended)

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Land on Dharitree
Go to revenueassam.nic.in. Click ILRMS, then Dharitree. A district map of Assam opens up.
2
Drill down by location
Pick the District, the Circle, the Mouza, then the Village. Some districts also want the first letter of the village name. The deeper the filter, the cleaner the result.
3
Search by Dag or Patta Type the Dag number, or the Patta number, or the Pattadar's name
Solve the captcha.
If a name search returns nothing, switch to the Dag. Old records spell names half a dozen ways.
4
Save what you see
The Jamabandi loads on screen. Download the PDF. Keep in mind, this version isn't certified. Useful for your own homework. Not useful for a bank or a court.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

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Open RTPS or Sewa Setu Visit rtps
assam.gov.in. Look under Revenue Services for a Certified Copy of Jamabandi. Register a citizen account if you don't have one.
2
Upload your revenue receipt
Enter District, Circle, Mouza, Patta type, and Patta number. Attach the latest Khajna (land revenue) clearance receipt. No receipt, no certified copy. That rule is non-negotiable.
3
Pay online
The fee is around Rs 20. You get a reference number on screen. Save it. You'll need it to track.
4
Track and pick up
Most copies are out in five to ten working days.
If your plot doesn't show up on Dharitree at all, the official note actually tells you not to panic. Walk into the Circle Office with your Patta. Many old plots aren't digitised yet.
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What Does Jamabandi Contain in Assam?

Match every line below against the Sale Deed and your physical site visit. Mismatches are the whole point of pulling this record.

Field name What it means What to check
\\\#Source NameURL
1Dharitree Citizen Servicesrevenueassam.nic.in/dhar/
2RTPS Assamrtps.assam.gov.in
3ILRMS Assamrevenueassam.nic.in/ILRMS
4Sewa Setu Assamsewasetu.assam.gov.in
5DLRAR Assamdlrar.assam.gov.in
6Revenue & DM Department Assamrevenueassam.nic.in
Pattadar name and father's nameThe recorded holder todayMatches seller's Aadhaar exactly
Dag number (old and new)The plot number on the village mapMatches Chitha and ground survey
Patta numberReference of the ownership grantMatches the Patta in seller's hand
Patta typePeriodic, Annual, or specialYou want Periodic. Always
Land class (Kisam)Rupit, Faringati, Basti, Char, and so onMatches your intended use
Area in bigha, katha, lessaThe recorded extentMatches deed and tape measurement
Revenue payableThe annual KhajnaNo arrears piling up
Good sign: Seller's name reads as the sole Pattadar, Periodic Patta is ticked, Khajna is paid up to date, and the Dag plus area on Dharitree exactly mirrors what your Sale Deed says.
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Common Issues With Jamabandi in Assam

Six patterns come up over and over. Spot them on the Dharitree printout, not later.

Seller not on the Jamabandi
The deed names him. The record still shows the previous holder. The mutation never happened.
Fix: Push him to finish mutation and refresh the Dharitree entry before you part with any money.
Annual Patta sold as full ownership
Annual Patta is a yearly government lease. Not heritable. Not freely sold.
Fix: Refuse the deal until the Patta type column reads Periodic. No exceptions.
Kisam reads Khas, VGR, PGR, or Wetland
. These are state reserves under the Land Records Manual. Private holding is barred.
Fix: Walk away. No deed cures this defect.
Dag number doesn't match Chitha
Resettlement renumbered the village, the deed still cites the old Dag, and the mapping is unclear.
Fix: Pull the latest Chitha at the Circle Office and confirm the new Dag in writing.
Revenue arrears showing
Years of unpaid Khajna sit on the record. Those dues follow the land to you.
Fix: Make the seller clear arrears and produce a fresh clearance receipt before signing.
Plot doesn't appear on Dharitree at all
The search returns blank. Could be undigitised. Could be disputed.
Fix: Visit the Circle Office in person and ask for written confirmation of status. Don't read silence as safety. ##
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Why Jamabandi Matters for Land Buyers in Assam

Four reasons keep this record at the top of every Assam due diligence checklist.

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Today's possession, not yesterday's A deed records a transfer
A Jamabandi records who the state recognises right now. Different things. Banks trust the live record.
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It catches the Patta type trap Periodic or Annual: that one column decides whether you bought freehold land or a lease
Sale Deeds rarely spell it out clearly. Dharitree does.
🏦
No home loan moves without it Every lawyer's title opinion in Assam attaches a fresh Jamabandi
A clean Dag Patta entry under the seller's name is line one of any approved file.
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Assam-specific: Dharitree is the official source The Revenue Department itself treats the Dharitree extract as primary
Deeds, mutations, and registrations all reconcile back to it. Other papers hang off this one.
Red flag: If the seller dodges the Dag number, swears the Dharitree is offline, or pushes you to register before his own mutation finishes, stop everything. Honest sellers share Jamabandi the same day.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check Jamabandi Assam online with Patta number?
Open revenueassam.nic.in, pick Dharitree, select District, Circle, Mouza, Village, enter the Patta or Dag number, solve the captcha, then download the record.
What is the difference between Patta and Jamabandi in Assam?
Patta is the original government grant of ownership. Jamabandi is the current revenue register showing today's holder, area, land class, Khajna, and any pending dues.
How do I get a certified Jamabandi copy in Assam?
Apply on rtps.assam.gov.in or Sewa Setu, attach your latest Khajna receipt, pay around twenty rupees online, then collect the signed copy within ten days.
Is Jamabandi alone enough proof of ownership in Assam?
No. It proves possession and revenue dues. Real ownership needs the registered Sale Deed, the Patta certificate, and a mutation entry under the buyer's name on Dharitree.
What are Dag and Patta in Assam land records?
Dag is the unique plot number on the village cadastral map. Patta is the ownership grant. One Patta usually covers several Dags under the same Pattadar.
Can I check Assam land records on a mobile app?
Yes. The Dharitree app from the Revenue Department lets you pull a Jamabandi by Dag, Patta, or name on a phone. Data matches the website.
What if my plot is missing on Dharitree?
The Dharitree notice itself says not to panic. Walk into your Circle Office with the Patta and ask for manual verification and a digitisation request.
Does Jamabandi show a pending mutation in Assam?
Not always clearly. If a mutation case is filed but not yet disposed, Dharitree keeps showing the older Pattadar. Check status separately at the Circle Office. ##

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