My father(who is no more now) bought a duplex property from a builder. The proper ownership is in the name of my mother and elder sister. My father did not applied for patta and till now we were residing in that premise without any issue. Now I want to apply for patta in my name. What is the process and how long will it take?

A Patta is a legal document issued by the government to the actual owner of a particular plot of land. Patta or record of rights (RoR) is also issued for lands having buildings or houses constructed on them.

First, you can apply for Patta and then change it to your name.

Process to apply for Certified Copy of RoR

• Visit the CSC or District Revenue Office to apply for the extract of ROR.
• Fill and submit the Odisha ROR application form duly according to the norms.
• Submit all other required documents to the concerned office along with application form.
• Obtain an acknowledgement slip with the unique application number for records of rights application. Keep it safe for future reference.
• Once the application for certified copy of ROR has been submitted; the concerned authority will process the ROR application.
• Land records enquiry will be conducted for verifying the details of immovable properties.
• After local investigation and the request for records of rights have been approved, the concerned revenue officer will issue the extract of ROR.
• Revisit the office and provide the unique application number. You can collect the Odisha records of rights, and it can be used for the purpose mentioned above.

Track Status

Odisha records of rights application status will be updated through SMS. The applicant can also track application status from the Odisha e-District portal home page.

• Visit Odisha Edistrict Portal
• Click on Application Status
• Enter Application Reference No.
• Click on Search

Time Required

You will receive it in 3 working days.

Transfer to your name

You have to apply to Tahsildar. Tahsildar will correct the RoR under Rule 34 (a) under OS&S Rules, 1963.