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How to Check a Tribal Land Check (Schedule V) in Chhattisgarh — Complete Guide 2026

A Tribal Land Check confirms whether a land parcel falls inside a Schedule V notified area in Chhattisgarh. Non-tribals cannot legally purchase tribal land in these zones. This guide covers which districts are covered, how to verify, and what the consequences of an illegal purchase are.

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Issued byDistrict Collector / Revenue Department, Chhattisgarh
Valid forApplicable as long as the area retains Schedule V notification
Cost[VERIFY: confirm with DC office / Revenue Dept CG]
Time taken[VERIFY: confirm with DC office / Revenue Dept CG]
Online portaltribal.cg.gov.in / Revenue Dept CG CG
note: Also called "Schedule V Tribal Area Check."
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What is a Tribal Land Check (Schedule V) in Chhattisgarh?

Definition

A tribal land check is the process of verifying whether a land parcel falls inside a notified fifth schedule area under the Constitution of India. In Chhattisgarh, these areas are protected under Schedule V and the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, which prohibits the transfer of tribal land to non-tribals without explicit collector permission.

Chhattisgarh is one of ten states where the President of India has notified scheduled areas under the Fifth Schedule. Within these zones, the governor holds special powers to restrict land transfers and protect tribal communities. The districts of Surguja, Korea, Bastar, Dantewada, Korba, Jashpur, Kanker, Balrampur, Surajpur, Narayanpur, Bijapur, Sukma, Kondagaon, Balod, Dhamtari, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon, Gariaband, and Bilaspur are covered fully or partially under this notification. If the land you are buying falls in any of these districts, a Schedule V check is not optional. It is the first verification that must happen before any other due diligence.

The protection works in one direction. A tribal person can purchase land from a non-tribal person without restriction. A non-tribal person cannot purchase tribal land in a Schedule V area without prior written permission from the collector. In practice, such permission is rarely granted. Any sale deed executed in violation of this rule is declared void, and the land reverts to the tribal seller or the state government.

State-specific note: In Chhattisgarh, 19 districts fall fully or partially under Schedule V. A purchase of tribal land in these areas without Collector sanction is void by law, and no court can uphold the transfer.
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How to Get a Tribal Land Check in Chhattisgarh: Step-by-Step

There is no single online tool that instantly confirms Schedule V status for a specific plot. Verification requires cross-referencing the district notification list, the revenue records, and a confirmation from the DC or Revenue Department office. Keep the Khasra number, district, and tehsil details ready.

Online method (recommended)

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Confirm the district
Check whether the district where the land is located appears in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Fifth Schedule district list at panchayat.gov.in. If the district is on the list, the land is in a protected zone unless specifically exempted.
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Check land classification on CG Bhuiyan
Go to bhuiyan.cg.nic.in. Enter the Khasra number, district, tehsil, and village. Look at the owner's caste classification and land type recorded in the B-1 Khatauni and Khasra (P-II) fields.
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Cross-check with tribal
cg.gov.in. Visit tribal.cg.gov.in and review the Scheduled Areas section for district-wise details. Contact the Tribal Department office if the status of a specific tehsil or village boundary is unclear.
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Obtain written confirmation from the DC office
Apply to the district collector's office for a written confirmation of whether the specific parcel falls inside a Schedule V-notified boundary.
Do not rely on a broker's verbal assurance that a parcel is "outside tribal limits." Get the DC confirmation in writing before paying any advance.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

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Identify the correct DC office
Visit the District Collector's office in the district where the land is located. Jurisdiction is district-specific.
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Submit a verification request
Submit a written application with the Khasra number, village, tehsil, and district details. Ask for a written response confirming whether the parcel falls under Schedule V.
3
Attach revenue documents
Attach a copy of the Khasra record from bhuiyan.cg.nic.in and the seller's ownership documents to your application.
4
Collect the written response
The DC office or revenue department will confirm the Schedule V status in writing. This document should be kept with all land transaction records.
If the land is confirmed as tribal land in a Schedule V area and you are a non-tribal, stop the purchase. No amount of seller assurances can override the constitutional prohibition.
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What Does a Tribal Land Check Contain in Chhattisgarh?

A Schedule V tribal land check in Chhattisgarh maps the following key data points for any parcel, all of which the buyer must confirm before proceeding.

Field What it means What to check
District Schedule V StatusWhether the district is notified under Fifth ScheduleConfirm against panchayat.gov.in list
Owner Caste ClassificationWhether the registered owner is a Scheduled Tribe memberVisible in B-1 Khatauni on bhuiyan.cg.nic.in
Land Type in KhasraWhether land is tribal, agricultural, or another classificationMust not show tribal-protected classification
Collector Permission RecordWhether prior sanction for transfer existsRequired for any non-tribal purchase in Schedule V area
Tehsil / Village BoundarySpecific sub-district location relative to notified areaConfirm with DC office if near district boundary
Previous Transfer HistoryWhether earlier sales were made without Collector sanctionAny earlier void transfer contaminates the title chain
Good sign: A clean check shows the parcel is outside a Schedule V-notified area or that the seller is non-tribal, with no prior void transfers in the ownership chain.
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Common Issues With Tribal Land Checks in Chhattisgarh

These are the specific failures that lead non-tribal buyers into void transactions in Chhattisgarh's Schedule V districts.

District assumed safe without checking tehsil boundary
Some tehsils within partially notified districts fall inside Schedule V while adjacent tehsils do not. Buyers who check only the district name without confirming the exact tehsil boundary make purchases that are later voided.
Fix: Get tehsil-level confirmation from the DC office, not just district-level.
Seller hides tribal ownership through intermediary sale
A common pattern involves a non-tribal intermediary purchasing tribal land illegally and then selling it again to an unsuspecting buyer. Each link in this chain is void.
Fix: Pull the full 30-year ownership chain from Nakal records and verify whether any prior transfer involved a tribal-to-non-tribal transfer without Collector permission.
Purchase completed without Collector sanction
Any non-tribal purchase of tribal land in a Schedule V area without Collector written permission is void from the date of execution. The state government can reclaim the land at any point, leaving the buyer with no legal remedy and a total loss of purchase money.
Fix: Do not execute or register any sale deed for tribal land in a Schedule V district without obtaining Collector sanction first.
Diverted land in the schedule V area sold as unrestricted
Even land that has been diverted from agricultural to non-agricultural use within a Schedule V area carries transfer restrictions under the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code. Brokers sometimes present diverted land as exempt from tribal restrictions. It is not.
Fix: Confirm with the DC office whether the specific parcel, even if diverted, falls under Section 165 restrictions before proceeding.
Verbal confirmation from Patwari treated as official clearance
A Patwari or local revenue official's verbal statement that land is "not tribal" carries no legal weight. Only a written DC confirmation or a formal Revenue Department order is reliable.
Fix: Always obtain written DC confirmation, not oral assurances from field-level staff.
Boundary change after recent district reorganization
: Chhattisgarh created five new districts in 2022, changing administrative boundaries. Some parcels may now fall inside a Schedule V area that was previously treated as outside.
Fix: Verify the current district and tehsil classification using the latest government notification, not old records or broker maps.
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Why Tribal Land Chhattisgarh Checks Matter for Land Buyers

Skipping a Schedule V check-in in Chhattisgarh is not a procedural risk; it is a total-loss risk.

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The Purchase Is Void, Not Just Disputed A non-tribal purchase of tribal land in a Fifth Schedule zone is void by operation of law, not merely voidable
No court can uphold it. The buyer loses both the land and the money paid.
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19 Districts Are Affected Chhattisgarh has 19 districts fully or partially notified under Schedule V
This covers a majority of the state's land area, including many growth corridors where agricultural land is marketed to investors. Assuming land is safe without checking is the core mistake.
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No Time Limit on Reclaim Unlike some contractual disputes, there is no limitation period on the state's right to reclaim tribal land sold in violation of Schedule V restrictions
A purchase made ten years ago can still be reversed.
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Chhattisgarh-specific: New Districts Create New Risk The 2022 creation of five new districts in Chhattisgarh reorganized tehsil and village boundaries
Some parcels that were previously outside Schedule V boundaries may now fall inside them. Buyers relying on old maps or older verification documents face silent legal risk.
Red flag: If a seller or broker says, "This land is tribal, but we can manage the registration," treat this as a serious warning. There is no legal shortcut. The Collector's prior written sanction is the only valid pathway.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a non-tribal buy tribal land in Chhattisgarh's Schedule V areas in 2026?
No. A non-tribal cannot legally purchase tribal land in a Schedule V-notified area in Chhattisgarh without prior written Collector sanction. Such a purchase without sanction is void by law, and the state can reclaim the land at any time without compensation.
Which districts in Chhattisgarh fall under Schedule V tribal areas?
Surguja, Korea, Bastar, Dantewada, Korba, Jashpur, Kanker, Balrampur, Surajpur, Narayanpur, Bijapur, Sukma, Kondagaon, Balod, Dhamtari, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon, Gariaband, and Bilaspur are notified fully or partially. Verify the specific tehsil with the DC office.
How do I check if land is in a Schedule V area in Chhattisgarh?
Cross-reference the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Fifth Schedule district list at panchayat.gov.in with the land's Khasra record on bhuiyan.cg.nic.in. For certainty, submit a written application to the District Collector's office for formal confirmation.
What happens if a non-tribal completes a purchase of tribal land in Chhattisgarh?
The sale deed is void from the date of execution. The state government or the original tribal owner can reclaim the land. There is no legal remedy for the buyer, and no court can validate the transfer. The buyer loses both the land and all money paid.
Can a tribal person sell land to another tribal person in Chhattisgarh?
Yes. A tribal person can transfer land to another tribal person without collector permission in Schedule V areas. The restriction applies specifically to transfers from tribal to non-tribal. Tribal-to-tribal transfers follow standard mutation and registration procedures.
What is the role of the Collector in tribal land transfers in Chhattisgarh?
The district collector is the only authority who can grant prior written sanction for a non-tribal to purchase tribal land in a Schedule V area. This permission requires a formal application and a Tribal Advisory Committee recommendation. Permission is rarely granted.
Does the tribal land restriction apply to diverted or non-agricultural land in Chhattisgarh?
Yes. Even land diverted from agricultural to non-agricultural use within a Schedule V area carries transfer restrictions under the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code. Brokers who claim diverted land is exempt are incorrect. Confirm with the DC office before proceeding.
What law governs tribal land protection in Chhattisgarh's Schedule V areas?
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code (Section 165), and central tribal protection laws collectively prohibit transfer of tribal land to non-tribals in notified areas. The governor has special powers to enforce and extend these restrictions.

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