What is this service?
Professional measurement and demarcation of a property on the ground.
Survey work fixes what is actually on the ground against what records say - boundaries, measurements, encroachments and discrepancies. It is done through licensed surveyors and the survey department's records.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Boundary and measurement mismatches are among the most common property disputes.
- Who needs it
- Buyers of plots and land, owners fencing or building, and parties in boundary disputes.
- When
- Before buying land, before construction, and when a boundary is questioned.
Required documents
- Title documents with the property schedule
- RTC and survey records for land
- Village map or layout plan where available
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Collect the record schedule and maps
- Conduct the field survey with a licensed surveyor
- Compare ground position with records
- Deliver the sketch and discrepancy report
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Applicable land survey and settlement law
Common rejection reasons
- Record schedule ambiguous or outdated
- Neighbours disputing the boundary during demarcation
Important cautions
A private survey does not settle a dispute - it documents positions; disputes need the authority or courts
Encroachment findings should be acted on promptly with advice
FAQs
Who can survey my land?
Licensed surveyors; official demarcation goes through the survey department's process.
The ground and the deed do not match - what now?
A discrepancy report documents it. Correction of records or a dispute process may follow - take advice.
Is a survey needed for an apartment?
Less often - surveys matter most for plots, land and independent houses.
