Bhoomi RTC Land Records
In Karnataka, managing land records used to involve endless trips to government offices and navigating complex paperwork. That changed with the launch of Bhoomi, a flagship e-governance project that digitized over 20 million land records.
Think of Bhoomi as a Central Registry for your land data. Whether you are a farmer applying for a loan or a buyer verifying a property, this portal brings transparency and speed to the process. In this guide, we have discussed all the major services available on the portal. Here is a closer look at what you can do:
| I-Wallet Services | RTC Sketch |
| View RTC Information | I-RTC |
| Bhoomi RTC Mutation History | Pahani Online (I-RTC) |
| RTC XML Verification | Name Match Algorithm |
Most common terms
| Term | Local Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| RTC | Pahani | Record of Rights, Tenancy, and Crops. The primary document showing who owns the land, its size, and what is growing on it. |
| Mutation | Namantar | The process of transferring ownership from one person to another (due to sale, gift, or death). |
| Survey Number | Sy. No. | A unique number assigned to a specific piece of land in a village for identification. |
| Hissa Number | Hissa | A sub-division of a Survey Number. If a large plot is split among three siblings, each gets a Hissa number (e.g., 12/1, 12/2). |
| Akarband | Akarband | A register that shows the total area of a survey number and the land revenue (tax) fixed for it. |
| Hobli | Hobli | A cluster of villages. It is an administrative unit between a Village and a Taluk. |
| Khata | Khata | An account identifying the person who is liable to pay property tax. It is proof of assessment, not necessarily a title deed. |
| Encumbrance | EC | A certificate that shows if there are any legal claims or liabilities (like an unpaid loan) on the land. |
| Kharab Land | Phut Kharab | Land within a survey number that is unfit for cultivation (like a path, a well, or a rocky patch). |
| Podi | Podi | The formal process of surveying and dividing a land parcel into smaller sub-plots with new boundaries. |
| Tahsildar | Tahsildar | The chief executive officer of a Taluk responsible for land records and revenue collection. |
Key Services available on Bhoomi Portal
Bhoomi rtc portal provides a lot of features, these are the most essential services for every citizen:
1. RTC (Record of Rights, Tenancy, and Crops)
Also known as Pahani, this is the "identity card" of your land. It lists who owns the land, its size, and what is being grown there.
- i-RTC: You can download a digitally signed, legally valid copy of your RTC for official use.
- RTC Wallet: A feature that lets you pre-load money to pay for documents quickly.
2. Mutation Services
When land changes hands through a sale or inheritance, the records must be updated.
- Mutation Extract: View the history of how ownership shifted over time.
- Mutation Status: Check if your pending request for an ownership change has been approved by the Tahsildar.
3. Survey (SSLR) & Mapping Services
Bhoomi provides high-tech visual data to help you understand land boundaries.
- Revenue Maps: Download village maps (in PDF format) to see how your plot fits into the larger area.
- RTC Sketch: View a specific drawing of your land parcel.
- Survey Documents: Access technical records like the Tippan or Atlas used for boundary disputes.
4. Land Conversion
If you plan to build a house or shop on agricultural land, you must apply for "Land Conversion."
- Online Application: Submit your request and track the approval status directly on the portal.
- Final Orders: Download the conversion certificate once the government grants permission.
5. Specialized Tracking & Apps
- Dispute Cases: Check if the land you are interested in is involved in any active court cases.
- Dishaank App: A GPS-linked mobile app that shows you the survey number of the land you are currently standing on.
Bhoomi Service Fee Table (2026)
| Service Name | Type | Fee (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| View RTC (Pahani) | Information Only | Free |
| i-RTC (Digitally Signed) | Official Document | ₹10 |
| Mutation Extract | Ownership History | ₹15 |
| Mutation Status | Tracking Request | ₹15 |
| Revenue Map | Village Map (PDF) | ₹15 |
| Tippan / Survey Document | Technical Sketch | ₹15 |
| Akarband | Revenue Register | ₹15 |
| Mutation Application | Transfer Request | ₹15 - ₹50* |