What is this service?
The official revenue record of agricultural land.
The RTC (Pahani) is the primary revenue record for agricultural land in Karnataka - it records the holder, tenancy, cultivation and land details. It is maintained in the Bhoomi system and is the starting point for any agricultural land verification.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Every agricultural land transaction, loan and conversion begins with the RTC.
- Who needs it
- Owners, buyers, lenders and heirs dealing with agricultural land.
- When
- Before any agricultural land transaction or application.
Required documents
- Survey number and village of the land
- District, taluk and hobli details
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
- Identify the survey number and village
- Retrieve the RTC from the official Bhoomi portal
- Read ownership, tenancy, crop and land-type entries
- Cross-check with mutation extracts and the title documents
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
- Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964 - record of rights
Common rejection reasons
- Wrong survey number or village selected
- Record not updated after a transfer - mutation pending
Important cautions
The RTC is a revenue record - it supports but does not by itself prove title
Check the mutation history, not only the current entry
FAQs
Is RTC proof of ownership?
It is the revenue record of rights - strong evidence, but title is proved by the registered documents behind it.
How do I get an RTC online?
From the official Bhoomi portal with the district, taluk, hobli, village and survey number.
The RTC shows a previous owner - why?
The mutation after transfer may be pending - see the mutation service.
