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How to Check a Mundkar in Goa — Complete Guide 2026

A Mundkar Rights Check Goa at the Mamlatdar's office confirms whether a lawful resident occupies the parcel under the Goa Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) Act, 1975. Mundkar rights transfer with the land. The buyer inherits the Mundkar and the right to remain and purchase the dwelling.

Quick Reference

Also calledMundkar Register Check, Mundkar Verification, Form XIV Mundkar Entry

Issued byMamlatdar of the Taluka under the Goa Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) Act, 1975

Valid forLifetime; pull a fresh extract within 30 days of any transaction

CostAround ₹100 to ₹300 per certified extract; varies by Taluka

Time takenSame-day for routine extracts; 60 days or longer for Negative Declaration orders

Online portalgoaonline.gov.in (Department of Revenue) and Mamlatdar Office,

What is a Mundkar in Goa?

Definition

A Mundkar Rights Check Goa is the verification at the Mamlatdar's office of any registered or claimed Mundkar against the parcel. It is governed by the Goa, Daman and Diu Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) Act, 1975 and the parallel rules of 1977. The check covers Form XIV entries, Mundkar Register notifications, and any pending Mamlatdar court applications.

A Mundkar is a person residing in a dwelling house belonging to another (the Bhatkar or landlord) with the latter's permission, used by the Mundkar as a fixed habitation. The 1975 Act protects Mundkars from eviction except on narrow grounds. Section 16 grants the Mundkar the right to purchase the dwelling and a defined portion of the surrounding land at statutory prices set by the Mamlatdar. Section 8A provides for a Negative Declaration where a person is wrongly listed as a Mundkar and seeks deletion.

For buyers, Mundkar rights run with the land, not the seller. A Sale Deed transfers ownership but does not extinguish the Mundkar's right to remain or to invoke Section 16. The new buyer becomes the Bhatkar overnight, with all the obligations the seller had. Court orders from the Mamlatdar, the Goa Land Revenue Tribunal, and the Bombay High Court (Goa Bench) consistently uphold Mundkar protection. Eviction without lawful order is a criminal offence under the Act.

State-specific note: Mundkar rights transfer with the land. The buyer inherits the Mundkar and the right to remain and to purchase the dwelling under Section 16. No Sale Deed extinguishes a registered Mundkar.

How to Run a Mundkar Rights Check in Goa: Step-by-Step at the Mamlatdar

Two routes for the Mundkar Rights Check. The goaonline.gov.in portal returns Form XIV digital extracts. The Mamlatdar's office holds the Mundkar Register and any pending court applications. Use both. Carry survey number, sub-division, Taluka, and the seller's deed bundle.

Online method (recommended)

Pull Form XIV via [goaonline

gov.in](http://goaonline.gov.in) Visit goaonline.gov.in. Select Department of Revenue, then Form I and XIV. Enter survey number, sub-division, village, and Taluka. Read every entry in the Tenancy and Cultivation column.

Identify any Mundkar entry Mundkar entries appear under the Cultivation or Special Rights column of Form XIV

Names, dwelling description, and registration date should be visible. Any name other than the seller's needs investigation.

Cross-check Mamlatdar court status Apply at the Mamlatdar Office of the Taluka for a status certificate of any pending Mundkar applications under Sections 8A, 16, or related provisions

Some applications may not yet show on Form XIV.

Read the Mundkar Register Each Mamlatdar maintains a Mundkar Register listing recognised Mundkars

Apply for a certified extract. Compare against Form XIV entries; mismatches indicate either pending registration or contested status. * ###

* If the seller claims the Mundkar "left long ago", ask for the Negative Declaration order under Section 8A. Without a Mamlatdar order, the Mundkar registration is alive even if the family has relocated.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Visit the Mamlatdar Office The Taluka where the parcel is located

Take survey number, sub-division, ID, and the seller's deed bundle. The Mamlatdar's office holds the Mundkar Register and the Mamlatdar court records.

Apply for the certified extracts Apply for: certified Form XIV extract, Mundkar Register extract for the survey number, and a court status certificate for any pending applications under the 1975 Act

Pay the counter fee.

Read the entries Mundkar entries on the Register show the Mundkar's name, dwelling description, year of permission, and any Mamlatdar orders

Older entries may be in handwritten Marathi or Konkani script.

Verify against the dwelling on site A site visit confirms whether a dwelling actually exists

A registered Mundkar with no dwelling on site may indicate either demolition or migration; either way the right is not extinguished without a Mamlatdar order. *

* If a Mundkar is on the Register but the seller insists they have left, demand a registered surrender deed or a Section 8A Negative Declaration. Verbal assurances are worthless.

What Does the Mundkar Register Contain in Goa?

Each Mundkar Register entry records the resident, dwelling, and statutory rights. Mismatch between the Register and Form XIV is a deal-stopping defect.

Field	What it means	What to check
Survey Number / Sub-division	Parcel where the dwelling stands	Match against Form I, Form XIV, Sale Deed
Mundkar Name	Person with statutory occupancy right	Confirm against ID and witnesses
Bhatkar Name	Landlord who granted permission	Match against current registered owner
Dwelling Description	Type and size of the customary dwelling	Verify on site that the structure exists
Year of Permission / Registration	When the Mundkar relationship began	Older entries often pre-1975 are protected
Section 16 Status	Whether the Mundkar has applied to purchase	Determines whether sale to outsider is barred
Mamlatdar Order Reference	Any order under Sections 8A, 16, or related	Confirms recognised legal status
Section 8A Negative Declaration	Order removing a wrongly-listed Mundkar	Required before treating an entry as discharged

Good sign: No Mundkar entry on the Register or Form XIV; if any historic entry exists, a registered Section 8A Negative Declaration order or a properly executed surrender deed is on file.

Common Issues With Mundkar Rights Check in Goa

Each Mundkar Register entry records the resident, dwelling, and statutory rights. Mismatch between the Register and Form XIV is a deal-stopping defect.

Mundkar entry on Form XIV ignored

The cultivator or special rights column of Form XIV often carries a Mundkar entry. Buyers occasionally read only Form I and miss the Mundkar. Sale Deed completes; the Mundkar remains on the property with full protection. *

Fix: * Pull Form XIV alongside Form I. Investigate every name other than the seller's. The Mundkar's right to occupy survives the Sale Deed.

Mundkar holds Section 16 purchase application

A Mundkar who has applied to purchase the dwelling under Section 16 has effective freezing rights against the parcel. The seller cannot deliver clean title until the Section 16 application is decided. *

Fix: * Pull the Mamlatdar court status before purchase. A pending Section 16 application means the parcel is locked. Walk away or wait for the order.

Old Mundkar entry, family relocated

Some Form XIV Mundkar entries date back decades; the family may have moved. The entry remains until a Negative Declaration under Section 8A removes it. Sellers occasionally claim verbally that the family is gone. *

Fix: * Demand a Section 8A Negative Declaration order. Without it, the Mundkar (or successors) can return and assert the right.

Forced or unlawful eviction by seller

Sellers occasionally evict Mundkars before sale to deliver vacant possession. Eviction without a Mamlatdar order is a criminal offence under the 1975 Act. The buyer who pays for the parcel inherits criminal exposure. *

Fix: * Confirm any vacancy is the result of a registered surrender deed or a Mamlatdar court order. Forced eviction histories appear in Mamlatdar court records.

Bhatkar status disputed

The "Bhatkar" on the Mundkar Register may differ from the current registered owner. Inheritance, partition, or earlier transfers may have shifted ownership without updating the Mundkar Register. *

Fix: * Cross-check Mundkar Register Bhatkar name against Form I current owner. If different, demand the chain of ownership documents and trace the Bhatkar succession.

Mundkar dwelling rebuilt without permission

Mundkar dwellings are protected for repair and maintenance. Substantial reconstruction or expansion may exceed the protection. Disputes between Bhatkar and Mundkar over construction scope often surface during sale. *

Fix: * Inspect the dwelling on site. Confirm any substantial reconstruction was either Bhatkar-permitted or sanctioned by Mamlatdar order. Otherwise, expect future litigation.

Why the Mundkar Rights Check Matters for Land Buyers in Goa

For Goa land buyers, the Mundkar Rights Check decides whether the parcel comes with a permanent resident the buyer cannot remove.

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Confirms whether a lawful resident occupies the land The Mundkar Rights Check identifies any registered or de facto resident with statutory rights

Form XIV plus the Mundkar Register together cover both formal and pending entries. Vacant possession on site is not enough.

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Mundkar rights transfer with the land The Buyer Warning is direct: Mundkar rights run with the land

A Sale Deed transfers ownership but does not affect the Mundkar's right to remain. The buyer becomes the new Bhatkar with all obligations the seller carried.

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Required for bank loans and resale Banks pull the Mundkar Register and Form XIV before sanctioning home loans on Goan agricultural and rural parcels

Future resale also fails until any Mundkar entry is properly cleared with a Negative Declaration.

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Goa-specific: Statutory protection unmatched in other states The Goa Mundkars Act, 1975 has no parallel in any other Indian state

Mundkar protection combines features of tenancy law, customary occupancy, and statutory purchase rights. Local counsel is essential before any Goa rural land purchase.

Red flag: Seller claims a Mundkar "left long ago" without a Section 8A Negative Declaration, refuses Mamlatdar court status checks, or shows a recently evicted dwelling without a court order: walk away. Mundkar rights run with the land.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Mundkar Rights Check Goa?

A Mundkar Rights Check Goa is the verification at the Mamlatdar's office of any registered or claimed Mundkar against the parcel under the Goa Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) Act, 1975. It covers Form XIV entries, the Mundkar Register, and pending Mamlatdar court applications.

Who is a Mundkar in Goa?

A Mundkar is a person residing in a dwelling house belonging to another, with the owner's permission, used as a fixed habitation. The 1975 Act protects them from eviction. Section 16 lets them apply to purchase the dwelling.

Do Mundkar rights transfer with land in Goa?

Yes. Mundkar rights run with the land, not the seller. A Sale Deed transfers ownership but does not extinguish the Mundkar's right to remain or to apply for purchase under Section 16. The buyer becomes the new Bhatkar.

Can a Mundkar be evicted in Goa?

Only on narrow grounds and only by Mamlatdar court order. The 1975 Act criminalises eviction without lawful order. Forced eviction by the seller before sale exposes the buyer to criminal liability and possible reinstatement orders.

Can a Mundkar buy the dwelling house and surrounding land?

Yes, under Section 16 of the Mundkar Act. The Mamlatdar fixes the statutory purchase price. The Mundkar can buy the dwelling and a defined portion of the surrounding land. The Bhatkar cannot refuse.

What is a Negative Declaration under the Mundkar Act?

A Negative Declaration is a Mamlatdar court order under Section 8A declaring that a particular person is not a Mundkar. Required to remove wrongly listed entries from Form XIV or the Mundkar Register before sale.

Who is a Bhatkar in Goa?

A Bhatkar is the landlord or land owner who originally granted permission to the Mundkar to reside on the land. The current registered owner inherits the Bhatkar status. Sale to a buyer also transfers Bhatkar obligations.

What appears on a Mundkar entry in Form XIV?

The Mundkar's name, year of permission, dwelling description, and any Mamlatdar order references. Old entries may be in handwritten Marathi or Konkani. Pending Section 16 or Section 8A applications may also appear in the column.

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