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How to Check Periodic Patta in Assam — Complete Guide 2026

Periodic Patta Assam is the only land record that gives you the right to sell, gift, or pass on land in this state. Assam runs a dual patta system, and that's where most buyers get burnt. This guide walks you through verification, conversion, fees, and the traps to dodge.

Quick Reference

Also calledMyadi Patta / PP

Issued byCircle Office, Revenue & Disaster Management Department

Valid forPermanent. Heritable. Transferable.

CostRs. 500 user charge for AC to PP via Sewa Setu

Time taken90 working days

Online portaldharitree.assam.gov.in / sewasetu.assam.gov.in Assam

What is Periodic Patta in Assam?

Definition

Periodic Patta is the long-term ownership record defined under Section 9 of the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886. Rule 1(2)(d) gives the holder permanent, heritable, and transferable rights over the plot.

Assam is one of those few states where land sits under two parallel categories, and most buyers don't know this going in. Annual Patta (AP) is a yearly lease. It's tied to cultivation and can't be sold or gifted. Periodic Patta land, also called Myadi Patta locally, is the real thing. Only this one can be registered, sold, or mortgaged. If a seller waves an Annual Patta and tells you it's "as good as ownership," he's either confused or lying. The deed simply won't stand at the Sub-Registrar.

A clean Periodic Patta carries a Patta Number, Dag Number, the mouza and village name, area in bigha-katha-losa, and the pattadar's full name. The same data sits on Dharitree, the state's online land records system. Under Mission Basundhara 3.0, new digital pattas now also carry ULPIN, Aadhaar seeding, and geotagged boundaries. All of it holds full legal value.

State-specific note: Assam runs both Annual and Periodic Patta side by side. Check that your seller's patta is Periodic, current, and matches Dharitree. An Annual Patta sale is legally void at the registry.

How to Get Periodic Patta in Assam: Step-by-Step

You can apply online through Sewa Setu, or walk into the Circle Office with a paper application. Keep your Annual Patta copy, Chitha, trace map, and latest khajana receipt ready before you start.

Online method (recommended)

assam.gov.in. Hit "New User," punch in your mobile number, get the OTP, fill in your basics, set a password. Done.

Use the same number you'll keep for the next six months. SMS alerts come there.

Pick the right service Choose "Conversion of Land from Annual Patta to Periodic Patta

" If you hold an Allotment Certificate, pick "Allotment Certificate to Periodic Patta" instead.

Upload your papers Latest Land Revenue Receipt, Annual Patta copy, Trace Map with proper demarcation, Chitha, and ID proof

Type the Dag, Patta, Mouza, and village without typos. The portal is strict about exact matches.

Pay and track Pay the Rs

500 user charge (where applicable) and convenience fee online. Note your case number. Track it on the ARTPS dashboard.

Save the acknowledgement PDF. The Circle Office asks for the case ID if anything stalls.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

File a plain paper application

Submit it before the Circle Officer with the court fee affixed. Mention the full land schedule clearly: Dag, Patta, area, mouza.

Attach supporting documents: Annual Patta, latest khajana receipt, trace map, Chitha, and ID

In rural areas, the Lot Mandal can also start a suo-moto conversion on your behalf.

Field verification

The Lot Mandal visits the land. He checks possession, road setback (75 ft from NH centre, 50 ft from other roads), and whether your family's holding fits the Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1956.

Collect the order

The Circle Officer issues the conversion order within 90 working days. Pick it up from the office or pull it off ARTPS.

Rural farm conversion has no user fee. Don't pay one if asked.

What Does Periodic Patta Contain in Assam?

Six fields decide if your sale deed survives at the Sub-Registrar.

Field	What it means	What to check
Patta Number	Unique ID for the holding	Cross-check on Dharitree against seller's ID
Dag Number	Plot survey number in the mouza	Match with trace map and physical boundary
Pattadar Name	Recorded owner	Must match seller's PAN, Aadhaar, and sale deed
Area	Bigha, Katha, Losa	Reconcile with Chitha and actual ground measurement
Mouza & Village	Revenue jurisdiction	Identifies which Circle Office handles mutation
Class of Land	Agricultural, Residential, NA	Determines if reclassification is needed before sale

Good sign: A clean Periodic Patta shows the seller's exact name, current e-Khazana paid receipt, matching Dag on Dharitree Jamabandi, and no adverse remarks.

Common Issues With Periodic Patta in Assam

Most disputes come from one of these six gaps. Catch them before you part with any money.

Patta still in ancestor's name

Seller inherited the land but never bothered to mutate. The patta still shows a deceased pattadar. No mutation, no clean sale.

Fix: Make him complete mutation by inheritance on Sewa Setu before you sign anything.

Annual Patta sold as Periodic

Seller pitches AP land as transferable. It isn't. Only Periodic Patta carries that right under ALRR.

Fix: Read the patta header. If it says Annual or Khas, walk away. No exceptions.

Unauthorised mutation fraud

Nazira Revenue Circle saw periodic patta land mutated to strangers using forged orders, without the real owners knowing.

Fix: Pull the Jamabandi yourself on Dharitree. Cross-check the mutation order number with the Circle Office.

Road setback violation

Land within 75 ft of NH centre or 50 ft of other roads can't be converted to Periodic Patta. The order will get cancelled later.

Fix: Look at the trace map distance before accepting any conversion certificate.

Khajana arrears

Unpaid land revenue blocks mutation after sale. Guess who inherits the dues? You do.

Fix: Demand the e-Khazana paid receipt for the current year on basundhara.assam.gov.in.

Ceiling Act breach

If the family's total holding crosses the 1956 Ceiling Act limit, the Circle Office throws out the conversion.

Fix: Add up everything the family already holds before paying any advance.

Why Periodic Patta Matters for Land Buyers in Assam

Four reasons this one paper decides whether your money stays safe.

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The only transferable patta in the state Under ALRR 1886, only Periodic Patta allows sale, gift, and inheritance

AP sales get struck down at the registry. No room for ambiguity here.

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Stops the Annual Patta trap Assam's dual system is the single biggest source of buyer fraud in the state

A current Periodic Patta in the seller's name kills that risk cleanly.

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Home loan eligibility Banks fund land buys only against Periodic Patta with a clean Jamabandi

AP land doesn't qualify for a mortgage anywhere, public or private.

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Assam-specific: Dharitree-Basundhara cross-check Mission Basundhara 3

0 ties ULPIN, Aadhaar, and geotag to your patta. If those tags are missing, you're looking at legacy data that needs updation first.

Red flag: Seller won't share Patta Number for Dharitree check. Or shows only an Annual Patta. Or pushes you to pay cash before mutation. Three red flags. Walk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify Periodic Patta Assam ownership online?

Open dharitree.assam.gov.in. Pick district, circle, mouza, year. Enter Patta or Dag. The Jamabandi shows the pattadar. Match this name with the seller's Aadhaar.

What is the difference between Annual Patta and Periodic Patta in Assam?

Annual Patta is a yearly lease, not sellable or giftable. Periodic Patta gives permanent, heritable, transferable ownership under Section 9 of ALRR, 1886. Only Periodic counts at registration.

How do I convert Annual Patta to Periodic Patta in Assam?

Apply on Sewa Setu under AP to PP Conversion. Upload patta, trace map, khajana receipt, Chitha, ID. The Circle Officer issues the order within ninety working days.

Can Periodic Patta land be sold in Assam?

Yes. Periodic Patta is the only patta type allowing legal sale, gift, or inheritance. The seller's name on the patta must match his Aadhaar and the Dharitree Jamabandi record.

What is the fee for Periodic Patta conversion in Assam?

AC to PP costs Rs. 500 on Sewa Setu. Rural agricultural AP to PP has no user fee. PFC or CSC service and convenience charges apply on top.

How long does Periodic Patta conversion take in Assam?

The stipulated limit is ninety working days on Sewa Setu. Rule 105 of the Assam Land Records Manual, 1906 also targets three months from application date. Track on ARTPS.

Is Myadi Patta the same as Periodic Patta?

Yes. Myadi Patta is the local Assamese term. Both names refer to the same long-term ownership record issued under Section 9 of the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886.

What is Periodic Patta validity in Assam?

Periodic Patta has no expiry. It is permanent, heritable, transferable. You still pay annual khajana through e-Khazana to keep the record clean and the land mutation-ready.