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How to Check Khasra Khatauni in Delhi — Complete Guide 2026

Khasra Khatauni is Delhi's revenue land record, maintained by the Revenue Department at dlrc.delhigovt.nic.in. For DDA-allotted land, it proves nothing. The DDA Conveyance Deed controls. This guide covers how to check, what fields matter, and which risks catch buyers off guard.

Quick Reference

Issued byRevenue Department, Govt. of NCT Delhi

Valid forContinuously updated, no fixed expiry

Cost60 paise per Khatauni holding; inspection Rs. 1.15 per quinquennium

Time takenInstant online view; certified copy varies by Tehsildar office

Online portaldlrc.delhigovt.nic.in

noteDDA-allotted land is not covered. Only revenue village land appears here.

What is Khasra Khatauni in Delhi?

Definition

Khasra Khatauni is the Record of Rights for revenue and village land in Delhi, maintained under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, through the DLRC system by the Revenue Department.

Khasra is the survey number for a land parcel. Khatauni is the ledger listing every parcel one owner holds. Together they record who owns what in Delhi's revenue villages, along with land use and area. For agricultural or village land transactions, this is the starting document. Without checking it, you do not know if the seller's name even appears in official records.

Delhi splits into two separate land systems. Revenue land sits under DLRC. DDA-allotted land does not. Sellers sometimes show a Khatauni entry for DDA land, claiming it proves ownership. Courts disagree. For DDA properties, the registered Conveyance Deed is the only title document. A Khatauni entry there means nothing legally. This distinction is where most revenue land fraud in Delhi starts.

State-specific note: Khasra Khatauni applies to revenue land only. DDA property ownership is settled by the DDA Conveyance Deed. Checking DLRC for a DDA plot tells you nothing useful about who legally owns it.

How to Get Khasra Khatauni in Delhi: Step-by-Step

Keep the district name, subdivision, village, and Khasra or Khata number ready. Online access is free. Certified copies need the Tehsildar office.

Online method (recommended)

Open DLRC portal Go to dlrc

delhigovt.nic.in. Select "Khasra Khatauni Details under DLR Act" from the homepage.

Pick location Choose district, subdivision, and village from dropdowns

All Delhi revenue villages are listed.

Enter Khasra or Khata number Select "By Khasra Number" or "By Khata Number

" Enter the number and click "Proceed."

Read the record Click "View Khata Details

" Check owner name, area, land use, and mutation entry against what the seller told you.

Online view is free but not certified. For banks or courts, you need the Tehsildar-stamped copy.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Find the right office Jurisdiction is by village location

Confirm the Tehsildar or SDM office from the DLRC portal's district listing.

Bring documents Carry Khasra or Khata number, photo ID, and a written application for a certified copy

Pay and submit Fee: 60 paise per Khatauni holding for first eight holdings

Pay at the counter and submit.

Collect and verify Once ready, collect and check that the seal, registration number, and owner name match the online DLRC entry exactly

What Does Khasra Khatauni Contain in Delhi?

Seven fields carry the legal weight in a Delhi Khasra Khatauni record; read each one before forming any view on the title.

Field Name	What it means	What to check
Khasra Number	Survey identifier for the parcel	Match with physical boundaries and GIS map on DLRC
Khata Number	Account grouping all parcels of one owner	Confirm it matches seller's ID documents
Owner Name	Recorded landowner in revenue system	Must match sale deed seller name exactly
Land Area	Size in bigha, biswa, or hectares	Compare with area stated in sale agreement
Land Use Classification	Agricultural, abadi, or other revenue category	No unauthorised conversion should appear
Mutation Entry	Date and record of last ownership change	Must reflect current seller as owner
DLR Act Proceedings	Active legal proceedings under sections 81, 84, 85, 86A	Any active entry blocks a clean transfer

Good sign: Owner name matches the sale deed seller. Mutation entry is current. No proceedings under DLR Act sections are active. Land use classification matches what the seller described.

Common Issues With Khasra Khatauni in Delhi

Four of these six issues show up routinely in Delhi revenue land disputes; all are avoidable with a proper DLRC check.

Name mismatch with sale deed Seller's name in the Khatauni does not match the sale deed

Mutation is pending or was never filed. Banks reject this.

Fix: Get the mutation certificate showing the completed update before any payment.

Outdated record Record still shows a deceased or prior owner

Delhi's continuous mutation system means this is avoidable. It signals unfiled mutation after inheritance or sale.

Fix: Check mutation status on DLRC. Ask for the mutation order copy.

DDA land sold using Khatauni as title

Seller presents Khatauni entry as ownership proof for a DDA-allotted property. This is legally worthless for DDA land. The Conveyance Deed from DDA is the only title document that holds.

Fix: Confirm land category first. For DDA property, demand the registered conveyance deed, nothing else.

Active DLR Act proceedings DLRC records proceedings under sections 81, 84, 85, and 86A of the Delhi Land Reforms Act

Land with active proceedings cannot be transferred without legal risk.

Fix: Check the proceedings field on DLRC. Any active entry means stop and take legal advice.

Wrong Khasra number Seller presents a Khasra number that does not match the physical plot

Used to pass off a different parcel.

Fix: Cross-check using "See GIS Map" on DLRC. Confirm boundaries on ground match the map.

Unauthorised land use change Land classified agricultural in the Khatauni is sold as residential without approval

Fix: Check classification in the Khatauni. Demand a land use conversion order if the seller claims residential use.

Why Khasra Khatauni Matters for Land Buyers in Delhi

For revenue land in Delhi, this record answers the three questions that matter most before any purchase.

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First proof of ownership The Khatauni is the revenue authority's own record of who owns a parcel

Courts treat it as primary evidence of possession for village land.

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DDA limitation is hard Khasra Khatauni carries zero title value for DDA-allotted land

Relying on it for a DDA property means buying without verified ownership proof.

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Banks check mutation status here Lenders verify the Khatauni mutation entry before approving loans on revenue land

An unmutated record kills financing regardless of the sale deed.

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Delhi-specific: stale records are a

Red flag: Seller cannot show their name as current owner in the Khatauni, and cannot produce a mutation order proving the update. Pay nothing until both are confirmed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Khasra Khatauni Delhi 2026 and who needs to check it?

It is the revenue land ownership record for Delhi village plots, maintained on the DLRC portal under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954. Anyone buying agricultural or village land in Delhi must check it. It does not apply to DDA-allotted properties.

How do I check Khasra Khatauni online in Delhi?

Open dlrc.delhigovt.nic.in, choose "Khasra Khatauni Details under DLR Act," select district and village, search by Khasra or Khata number. Free to view. Certified copies need the Tehsildar office and cost 60 paise per holding.

What is the difference between Khasra and Khatauni in Delhi?

Khasra is the survey number identifying a specific land parcel. Khatauni is the account listing all parcels one person owns. Khasra locates the land; Khatauni names the owner. Together they form the Record of Rights for Delhi revenue land.

Does Khasra Khatauni prove ownership for DDA land in Delhi?

No. For DDA-allotted properties, only the registered DDA Conveyance Deed establishes ownership. A Khatauni entry for DDA land has no legal title value. Sellers who present only the Khatauni for DDA plots cannot prove clean ownership.

How often is Khasra Khatauni updated in Delhi?

Continuously, after each approved mutation, under Rule 84A of the Delhi Land Revenue Rules, 1962. There is no four-year cycle anymore. A record still showing a prior owner means mutation was never filed; that is a title defect, not a delay.

What should I do if the Khasra Khatauni name does not match the sale deed?

Do not proceed. Mutation was not completed after the last transfer. Ask for the mutation certificate and mutation order showing the seller's name updated in DLRC records. Banks will not finance the property until this is resolved.

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