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How to Check Tatima Survey in Punjab — Complete Guide 2026

Tatima, also called Aks Shajra, is the Patwari's measured sketch of your plot showing exact boundaries against neighbouring fields. Punjab has over 6 lakh acres stuck in encroachment disputes. This guide covers what Tatima contains, how to get it, and what to verify before buying.

Quick Reference
Also calledAks Shajra / Tatima Shajra
Issued byRevenue Department (Patwari)
Valid forNo fixed expiry; always use the most recent version
CostNominal fee at Patwari circle office
Time taken7 to 30 days
Online portaljamabandi.punjab.gov.in
noteTatima is not downloadable online. Apply to the concerned Patwari with the plot's Khasra number.
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What is Tatima Survey in Punjab?

Definition

Tatima, also called Aks Shajra, is a measured boundary sketch of a specific plot drawn from the village Shajra map the Patwari maintains. It is prepared under the Punjab Land Revenue Act and the Land Records Manual issued by the Board of Revenue, Punjab.

The name breaks down simply. Tatima means plot division. Shajra means map. Together they give you a field-measured sketch recording the Khasra number, each boundary side's length and width, the names of owners on all four sides, and shared edges like roads or water channels. For a fresh Tatima, the Patwari visits the field personally, measures it against the master village Shajra, and records what the ground actually shows. That physical step is what separates it from a Jamabandi entry on a screen.

Most buyers focus on Jamabandi because it shows ownership. That focus is not wrong, just incomplete. Jamabandi answers who owns the land. Tatima answers where that land sits on the ground. Those are two separate questions. Punjab has reported over 6 lakh acres under encroachment disputes. In the majority of those cases the Jamabandi was clean. The trouble was physical, not in the ownership record. A neighbour had built a wall inside the boundary. A family had informally split the land years ago without updating the revenue records. Jamabandi will never flag this. Tatima will.

State-specific note: Punjab has over 6 lakh acres under active encroachment disputes per the Chander Shekhar report. Get the Tatima verified before paying any advance to the seller.
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How to Get Tatima Survey in Punjab: Step-by-Step

Tatima is not on jamabandi.punjab.gov.in as a download. You go to the Patwari of the circle where the land falls. Before the visit, keep the Khasra number, village name, tehsil, and your ID proof ready.

Online method (recommended)

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Confirm the Khasra number on the portal Open jamabandi
punjab.gov.in and click Jamabandi on the left bar. Choose district, tehsil, and village from the dropdowns. Pull up the land record and write down the exact Khasra number. Every step after this hangs on getting that number right.
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Find out which Patwari circle covers this land Each village falls under a specific Patwari circle
The portal's village-level details help you trace the right circle. Once identified, note the circle office location.
Call the Tehsildar office to confirm who the current Patwari is before making the trip. Patwari transfers happen, and an outdated name wastes a full day.
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Go to the circle office and hand in the application Visit the Patwari circle office in person
Carry a written application stating the Khasra number, village, tehsil, and your reason for requesting the sketch. Attach a Jamabandi extract printout and a photocopy of your ID. Submit it directly to the Patwari.
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Collect the sketch and read it before leaving The Patwari measures the plot against the master Shajra and gives you a certified extract with his signature and seal
Check all four boundary sides on the spot against what the seller told you.
Ask for measurements in Karam or Marla, whichever unit the local records use, then match the total area against the sale deed figure.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

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Find the Khasra number from paper documents Go through the seller's Jamabandi copy, old mutation certificate, or any previous sale deed
The Khasra number will be there. Without it, the application cannot go anywhere.
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Write and submit the application Keep the application simple
Address it to the concerned Patwari. State the Khasra number, village, tehsil, and what you need the sketch for. Attach your ID proof and Jamabandi extract, then submit at the circle office.
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Pay the copying fee and collect a receipt The Patwari charges a small copying fee
Pay it across the counter, take a written receipt, and hold onto it.
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Pick up the sketch and go through it carefully When you collect within the agreed time, sit with the sketch and match every boundary name against what the seller told you
One name that does not add up is worth clarifying before you sign anything.
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What Does Tatima Survey Contain in Punjab?

Each field in the Tatima sketch carries a specific meaning; the table below shows what to look for and what to flag.

Field What it means What to check
Unique plot ID from village recordsMust match the Khasra on both Jamabandi and sale deed Plot DimensionsLength and width of each boundary side in Karam or Marla
Khasra numbers of all four neighbouring fieldsNo neighbouring Khasra should overlap your recorded boundary Names of Adjoining OwnersRegistered owners on all four sides
Roads, canals, or paths marking natural edgesVisit the site to confirm these features physically exist Patwari Signature and SealOfficial endorsement by the issuing Patwari
Good sign: All four boundary sides show measured dimensions, every adjoining Khasra matches the master Shajra, total area lines up with the Jamabandi figure, and the Patwari's signature and seal are clearly on the document.
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Common Issues With Tatima Survey in Punjab

Most of these problems only come up after a buyer skips the Tatima check and the sale is already done.

Boundary on paper does not match the ground
You visit the site and find a wall, a fence, or a standing crop sitting inside the line the Tatima records. A neighbour has quietly shifted the boundary over several seasons without filing any formal change.
Fix: Get a joint measurement done with the Patwari physically at the site before signing any agreement with the seller.
Seller hands over an old Tatima
A sketch from five or ten years back is not safe. Family partitions happen quietly. Neighbours construct. A Tatima from years ago misses all of it.
Fix: Ask the seller for a fresh Tatima drawn for this specific transaction. A photocopy of an old sketch is not a substitute.
No Patwari signature or seal on the document
A sketch without an official endorsement is something anyone could have drawn. It holds no evidentiary weight and can show false boundaries without any legal consequence.
Fix: Refuse any Tatima missing the Patwari's signature, date, and seal. Apply for a certified extract yourself directly at the circle office.
Khasra number on sketch does not match Jamabandi
Different Khasra numbers across the two documents means they are describing different plots of land. This is the setup for double-selling and boundary fraud.
Fix: Stop the transaction. Take both documents to the Tehsildar office and ask for a formal reconciliation before doing anything further.
Neighbour encroachment the seller did not mention
The seller may not know, or may be hoping you skip the check. Either way, a boundary marker shifted by a neighbour becomes your legal problem the moment you register.
Fix: When you sit with the Patwari, ask directly whether any boundary dispute or encroachment complaint is on record for this Khasra.
No Tatima exists for the land
Old undivided holdings and plots with pending partition disputes often have no valid Tatima. The Patwari cannot prepare one until the underlying dispute is formally resolved in the revenue records.
Fix: Absence of Tatima means unsettled records. Hold off on the purchase until the land has a clean, current sketch on file.
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Why Tatima Matters for Land Buyers in Punjab

Jamabandi tells you who owns the land. Tatima tells you what you will actually walk away with.

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Exact plot boundaries on the ground Sale deeds describe land using informal markers that vanish over the years
Trees get cut. Paths absorb into fields. The Tatima records the measured boundary as physically surveyed. Without it, there is no way to independently confirm where your land ends.
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Catch the encroachment before it is your fight Punjab's 2019 Chander Shekhar report flagged over 6 lakh acres of encroached land
Most buyers in those cases had clean Jamabandis. The Tatima is the check that catches a shifted boundary before registration. After registration, the fight is yours.
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Banks and lawyers ask for it Rural land loans routinely require boundary documents alongside Jamabandi
A Tatima with matching dimensions and no flagged disputes shortens the bank's title review. Missing it adds weeks and sometimes kills the loan.
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Punjab-specific: Unrecorded family splits Land passes through Punjab families with verbal divisions that never reach the revenue office
A plot might have been physically split among three brothers years back, but the Jamabandi still shows the original undivided holding. Tatima reveals whether the piece you are buying even exists as a separate plot on the ground.
Red flag: If the seller refuses to arrange a Patwari visit for ground measurement, or cannot show a Tatima with a matching Khasra number, do not register the sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tatima Survey in Punjab and why does a buyer need it in 2026?
Tatima is the Patwari's measured sketch showing a plot's exact dimensions and neighbouring Khasra numbers. Punjab has widespread boundary disputes, and a clean Jamabandi does not rule them out. Buyers need Tatima to spot encroachments before registration, not after.
Can I get Tatima online from jamabandi.punjab.gov.in?
No. The portal does not offer Tatima downloads. Use it to find and confirm the Khasra number, then apply in person at the Patwari circle office. A fresh Tatima needs physical ground measurement by the Patwari.
What is the difference between Tatima and Aks Shajra in Punjab?
Aks Shajra is the master village map the Patwari maintains for all fields. Tatima is a single-plot extract from that map, showing one Khasra's boundary measurements. In day-to-day use, both terms mean the same document.
How many days does a Tatima take from the Patwari in Punjab?
Between 7 and 30 days, depending on whether a fresh ground measurement is needed and how busy the circle is.
What documents do I need to apply for Tatima in Punjab?
A written application with Khasra number, village and tehsil, a Jamabandi extract printout, and your ID proof. Some Patwaris ask the seller to be present during the ground measurement, so check before visiting.
Is Tatima compulsory for land registration in Punjab?
Not required at the registration counter. But banks and lawyers ask for it, and skipping it means you register without confirming the actual boundary. That gap stays with you permanently after the sale.
How do I check whether a Tatima is genuine in Punjab?
Look for the Patwari's signature, seal, and date on the document. Then take the adjoining Khasra numbers from the sketch and match them against the Jamabandi of those neighbouring plots at the Tehsildar office.
What do I do if the Tatima shows a boundary dispute on the land?
Pause the purchase. File a demarcation application with the Tehsildar and request a joint measurement with all parties present. A dispute that exists before your registration will still be there after it.

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