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How to Check Fard Intikhab in Jammu & Kashmir — Complete Guide 2026

Fard Intikhab is the certified extract of J&K's revenue record, issued for land sale, bank loans, and legal transactions. Banks in Jammu and Kashmir require it before processing any property-backed loan. This guide covers how to get it on jkrevenue.nic.in, what the document contains, and the fraud patterns buyers must check.

Quick Reference

Also calledFard / Certified Revenue Extract / Nakal Jamabandi

Issued byPatwari (prepared), Girdawar (verified), Naib Tehsildar (attested), Tehsildar (countersigned)

Valid forOne month from date of issue

CostPrescribed fee payable at application;

Time taken10 days

Online portalhttps://jkrevenue.nic.in/revenueplus/ J&

noteBanks require a current Fard Intikhab for any loan against land. The document is valid for one month only; an expired copy is not accepted.

What is Fard Intikhab in Jammu and Kashmir?

Definition

Fard Intikhab is a certified extract of the revenue record (Jamabandi) for a specific land parcel in Jammu and Kashmir, issued under Rule 34 of the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Rules, 1969, read with the Land Revenue Act SVT 1996. It is the official, authenticated copy of a parcel's ownership, area, and encumbrance details prepared from the Patwari's record and attested by the Naib Tehsildar.

The document travels through four layers before it reaches the applicant. The Patwari prepares four copies, the Girdawar verifies them against the original record on the spot, the Naib Tehsildar attests all copies and registers them, and the Tehsildar countersigns and stamps the copies with a note that they are "valid for one month only." This chain of authentication is what gives the Fard legal weight for alienation (sale, mortgage, gift) and for bank processing. A printout from the LRIS portal is not a Fard Intikhab; only the Tehsildar-countersigned hard copy with that validity notation carries evidentiary weight in J&K courts and bank procedures.

Banks require a current Fard Intikhab because it captures the most recent state of the Jamabandi, including any pending mutations, encumbrances, or restrictions on the parcel. Column 12 of the Jamabandi, written in red ink, records all active transactions, mutations, and pledges. If that column carries an entry, the sale or loan process cannot proceed without resolving it. Buyers who ignore this column discover title defects only after registration.

State-specific note: Fard Intikhab is valid for one month only in J&K. A Tehsildar countersigns with that notation. Any copy presented for a bank loan or sale deed more than one month after issue must be freshly obtained.

How to Get Fard Intikhab in Jammu Kashmir: Step-by-Step

Apply online through https://jkrevenue.nic.in/revenueplus/ or in person at the Tehsildar office in your area. Have the Khewat number, Khata number, and Khasra number of the land ready before starting.

Online method (recommended)

Access the JK Revenue portal Go to https://jkrevenue

nic.in/revenueplus/ — the official online Fard application portal of the Revenue Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Register or log in with your credentials.

Select Fard Intikhab service and enter land details Choose the Fard Intikhab option from the service list

Enter the Khewat number, Khata number, and Khasra number of the parcel. Also specify the district, Tehsil, and village.

If you do not know the Khewat or Khasra number, look them up first on https://landrecords.jk.gov.in using the owner name or plot ID.

Pay prescribed fee and submit Pay the requisite fee as prompted on the portal

Submit the application. Note your application reference number.

Collect countersigned copy Once ready, the countersigned copy can be collected as directed by the portal or from the Tehsildar office

The Tehsildar countersigns and the document carries the "valid for one month" notation.

The statutory time limit is 10 days. If the copy is not ready within this period, escalate under the J&K Public Service Guarantee Act framework.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Submit application to Tehsildar Present a written application to the Tehsildar of the area, specifying the Khewat, Khata, and Khasra numbers and the purpose (alienation, bank loan, or examination only)

Pay the prescribed fee.

Tehsildar marks application to Naib Tehsildar The Tehsildar sends the application to the Naib Tehsildar, who directs the Patwari to prepare four copies within the 10-day limit

Verification through Girdawar and Naib Tehsildar The Patwari prepares copies, adds a detailed note specifying whether the Fard is for alienation or examination only, and submits to the Girdawar for spot verification

The Girdawar signs and forwards to the Naib Tehsildar, who attests all copies.

Collect countersigned copies from Tehsildar The Tehsildar countersigns and stamps two copies for delivery to the applicant, with the "valid for one month only" notation entered

Collect against a receipt.

If the Fard is needed for a bank loan, confirm the bank accepts a copy issued in the last 30 days. Fresh Fard Intikhab is required for each new loan application cycle.

What Does Fard Intikhab Contain in Jammu Kashmir?

The Fard Intikhab reproduces the specific columns of the Jamabandi relevant to the applied parcel, authenticated by the full revenue chain.

Field	What to Check	What to check
Khewat number	Account number of the landowner in the Jamabandi. Must match the landowner's name; any discrepancy signals an outdated or incorrect record.
Khasra number	Plot-level field number that remains unchanged across Jamabandis. Verify this number against the cadastral map or Tatima Shajra to confirm the physical location.
Owner name and parentage	Full name of the recorded landholder along with the father's name. Cross-check against the proposed sale deed.
Area in Kanal-Marla	Extent of the holding as recorded in the current Jamabandi. Compare with the physical measurement obtained through demarcation.
Land classification	Type of land, such as agricultural, abadi, forest, or other. Agricultural classification may trigger additional restrictions on transfer.
Column 12 remarks (in red ink)	Any pending mutation, sale, pledge, or encumbrance on the parcel. A red-ink entry must be investigated before any transaction; ignoring it can lead to future property disputes.

Good sign: The Fard carries the Tehsildar's countersignature and stamp, the "valid for one month" notation, Column 12 is blank or shows only settled mutations, and the Khewat and Khasra numbers match the sale deed.

Common Issues With Fard Intikhab in Jammu Kashmir

The Fard Intikhab chain — from Patwari to Tehsildar — has been the entry point for J&K's most serious land fraud cases, documented in ACB FIRs and EOW chargesheets.

Expired Fard presented for bank or sale

Banks and Sub-Registrars require a Fard issued within one month. Sellers who present older copies are either cutting corners or concealing a recent mutation or encumbrance that would appear in a fresh copy.

Fix: Insist on a Fard dated within the last 30 days. Reject any copy the seller claims is "still valid."

Fard obtained for "examination" used for alienation

Revenue orders require the Patwari to note on the copy whether it is for alienation or examination only. An examination-purpose Fard does not carry the full authentication required for a sale. Some sellers present examination copies to bypass stricter checks.

Fix: Read the footnote on the Fard copy. If it says "for perusal/examination only," it cannot be used for the sale deed. Demand an alienation-purpose Fard.

Forged Fard Intikhab with fabricated ownership

A Patwari in Poonch was chargesheeted for issuing a Fard Intikhab for forest and state land as if it were private land, enabling fraudulent mutations and subsequent sales to outsiders (ACB case, Tribune, October 2020). Buyers who relied on the Fard without checking the underlying Jamabandi lost money and land.

Fix: Cross-check the Fard entries against the digital Jamabandi on https://landrecords.jk.gov.in. If entries do not match, report to the Tehsildar and do not proceed.

Mutation in Column 12 not disclosed by seller

A pending mutation entry in Column 12 of the Jamabandi means the ownership or possession is in transition. If a sale proceeds while a mutation is pending, the buyer's title is exposed. In Srinagar, an EOW chargesheet (2025) confirmed revenue officials colluded to enable sales while mutations were manipulated.

Fix: Read Column 12 of the Fard before any payment. If a red ink entry exists, halt the process and obtain the full mutation file from the Tehsildar before deciding.

Fard Intikhab used to build unauthorized colonies

The J&K NeVA Budget document (2025) records that Fard Intikhabs were being issued for land transfers in violation of Notification No. 3912(E) dated October 30, 2019, enabling unauthorized private colonies across J&K. Plots in such colonies have defective titles.

Fix: Before buying a plot in any private colony in J&K, confirm the layout approval and verify the Fard references against approved land use records with the development authority.

Seller provides Jamabandi printout instead of certified Fard

A Jamabandi printout from the LRIS portal is useful for verification but is not a Fard Intikhab. It carries no Tehsildar countersignature and no legal validity for a bank loan or Sub-Registrar's purposes. Some sellers present it as equivalent.

Fix: Accept only a Tehsildar-countersigned, stamped copy with the issue date and "valid for one month" notation. A portal printout is for reference, not for transaction.

Why Fard Intikhab Matters for Land Buyers in Jammu Kashmir

The Fard Intikhab is the single document that ties the seller's claimed ownership to the official government record, making it the non-negotiable starting point for any J&K land transaction.

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Banks will not move without it Every bank processing a loan against J&K land requires a current Fard Intikhab as the primary record of title

Without a Tehsildar-countersigned, within-date copy, the loan file does not open.

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Expiry of one month is a hard stop Unlike an encumbrance certificate in other states that covers years of transactions, the Fard Intikhab expires in one month

This means the Fard used to negotiate a deal may already be invalid by the time of registration. A fresh copy must be obtained immediately before signing.

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Column 12 is the fraud detection tool Every pending transaction, pledge, or encumbrance on a J&K parcel is recorded in Column 12 of the Jamabandi in red ink

The Fard Intikhab reproduces this column. Buyers who read Column 12 catch disputes before they become their own.

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J&K-specific: forged Fard Intikhab is a documented crime Multiple ACB and EOW cases in Jammu and Srinagar confirm that Patwaris and Tehsildar-level officials have issued forged Fard Intikhabs for state and forest land, enabling fraudulent sales

The risk is not theoretical. Cross-checking on jkrevenue.nic.in or landrecords.jk.gov.in is the only reliable safeguard.

Red flag: If the seller presents a Fard Intikhab that is older than 30 days, is not countersigned by the Tehsildar, or shows a Column 12 entry in red ink that they cannot explain, walk away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fard Intikhab in Jammu Kashmir 2026?

Fard Intikhab is the certified extract of a land parcel's revenue record, issued under Rule 34 of the J&K Land Revenue Rules 1969. The Patwari prepares it, the Girdawar verifies it, the Naib Tehsildar attests it, and the Tehsildar countersigns it. Banks require it for any land-backed loan.

How do I get a Fard Intikhab online in Jammu Kashmir?

Apply through https://jkrevenue.nic.in/revenueplus/, the JK Revenue Department's official portal. Enter the Khewat, Khata, and Khasra numbers of your land, pay the prescribed fee, and track using your application reference number. The statutory processing time is 10 days.

What is the validity of Fard Intikhab in J&K?

One month only. The Tehsildar countersigns the copy and records "valid for one month only" on the document. Any copy presented for a bank loan or Sub-Registrar purpose after 30 days of issue is expired and must be replaced with a fresh one.

What documents are needed to apply for Fard Intikhab in J&K?

Submit an application specifying the Khewat number, Khata number, and Khasra number of the land, along with the purpose (alienation for sale or mortgage, or examination only). Pay the prescribed fee. No additional identity proof is required at the Tehsildar counter for an application.

What is Column 12 in the Fard Intikhab and why does it matter?

Column 12 of the Jamabandi records all pending transactions, mutations, pledges, and encumbrances on a parcel, written in red ink. Any entry in Column 12 means the ownership or possession is not fully settled. Buyers must investigate every red ink entry before signing a sale deed.

What is the difference between Fard Intikhab and a Jamabandi printout from the LRIS portal?

A Jamabandi printout from the LRIS portal is an uncertified digital reference. Fard Intikhab is the officially certified copy attested by the Girdawar, Naib Tehsildar, and countersigned by the Tehsildar. Only the Fard Intikhab is accepted by banks and Sub-Registrars as a legal document.

How can I verify a Fard Intikhab is genuine in Jammu Kashmir?

Cross-check the Khewat, Khata, and Khasra entries on the Fard against the digital Jamabandi on https://landrecords.jk.gov.in. Confirm the Naib Tehsildar's register entry with the Tehsildar's office. ACB cases confirm that forged Fard Intikhabs have been issued for state land, so independent verification is essential.

Is Fard Intikhab required for all land transfers in J&K?

Yes, for alienation purposes including sale, mortgage, and gift. A separate Fard for "examination only" is issued for non-transfer purposes and carries a footnote stating it cannot be used for alienation. Banks and Sub-Registrars accept only the alienation-purpose Fard with full Tehsildar countersignature.

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