Will the Patta Change Automatically after Registration

Property transfer is a complicated and time-consuming process. However, the initiative by Tamil Nadu’s e-service platform offers automatic patta transfers. But it also depends on the documents and the changes in them. This blog explains in detail the automatic patta change process.

Patta

A patta is an important legal document that denotes the owner of a particular piece of land. , This document is issued by the revenue department and serves as proof of ownership by including the survey number, location, and other details. To obtain a patta we need to meet the Land Eligibility Criteria in Tamil Nadu

Advantages of Patta

There are several advantages to having a patta, which are listed below:

• Legal Security: The patta is a legal document and can be used as evidence in cases of conflict

• Financial Transactions: The patta will help facilitate financial transactions, such as mortgages, loans, and property sales.

• Development Rights: The patta can be used as a legal document to get permission for land development. 

Land ownership is one of the vital documents because in India, land ownership and financial facilities are complex procedures; hence, having a patta will help you solve land-related affairs. 

Traditional Process of Patta Transfer

In the traditional patta process, the owner must apply for a patta after purchasing a property separately. The individual has to submit the required documents, such as Aadhar, PAN, or passport. 

Moreover, the applicant has to be physically present at the local Tahsildar office. Once the document is submitted,  approval can take up to a week or a month. This mainly depends on the workload in the office. 

Recent Changes in the Patta Process in Tamil Nadu

In recent years, the government of Tamil Nadu has incorporated much of its property registration online. One of the primary achievements is that Patta ownership can be transferred automatically upon registering the property.

Instant Patta Transfer

In the year 2024, the state of Tamil Nadu introduced and implemented a process where the patta can be automatically updated after purchasing and registering a property. 

However, this update occurs only if the land extension remains the same. This could also mean that the property does not require a subdivision, and the changes will appear on the patta immediately after registration.

The link between the revenue portal and the registration portal makes sure that the new owner’s name is updated in real- time. By updating details, such as  survey number, town/village, or taluk, the online patta can be downloaded within minutes.

Advantages of Automatic Patta Transfer

There are several advantages to  automatic Patta transfers, and they are listed below:

• Time-saving: The automatic Patta transfer process eliminates the need for a separate application process and saves both  revenue officials and buyers’ time.

• Transparency: When the revenue portal is linked with the registration, it offers transparency in the property transaction. The buyers can verify and change the information on the patta online, decreasing the fraudulent chances.

• Convenience: Once the title transfer is completed, the buyer will receive a confirmation alert. This makes sure that the property is transferred to the right person, making the process user-friendly.

• Legal Validity: The online patta that contains only the QR code does not require additional attestation and is legally valid. 

The Online Patta Transfer Process

The online Patta transfer involves the following process:

• Login to the given Tamil Nadu e-Services website: https://eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew/index.html.
• Provide the basic details and register your account by submitting the necessary details.
• Once the account is opened, you can start by submitting the application process to the local revenue office 
• Upload required documents, such as the registered sale deed, identity proof of the new owner, encumbrance certificate, previous patta document, and property tax receipts, to the e-portal for verification.
• After submission of the documents in the portal, an online fee of Rs. 100 has to be paid for processing the application. 
• Once you click the submit button, the verification will be done, and if all the requirements are met, then the patta will be issued in the name of the new owner.

Limitations of the Online Automatic Patta Transfer Process

The automatic Patta transfer process has its limitations; the details are listed below:

• Subdivisions: iIf the property has a subdivision, then the owner mustshould apply for property transfer through e-Seva service points. The process may take up to thirty days. 

• Pending Application: The primary drawback  of the process is not having enough surveyor staff. There are still around two lakh pending pattas in the state, and this means you have to keep all the documents right to get pattas seamlessly. 

• Seller’s Patta: The automatic process is possible only if the seller has an individual patta or the buyer has to apply for one separately.

Steps to Check the Patta Process

To check the status of the application process, the procedure is a straightforward:

Go to the official portal: https://eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew/home.html

Details: Enter the details, such as sub-division, taluk, or town, in the portal.

Download: Once all the details have been entered, then the patta can be downloaded. 

Conclusion

The automatic Patta transfer process is an efficient and seamless way of obtaining a legal land property document. However, there is also a clear challenge in getting a patta through an online portal. The happy news is that if all the documents are present, then the patta will be transferred within hours to the new owner’s name and can be downloaded within a few hours. 

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