e-Pauti Odisha: How to Pay Land Revenue and Get Your Receipt Online
If you own agricultural or homestead land in Odisha, you’re liable to pay an annual land revenue, locally called khajana, to the state government. Until a few years ago, this meant a trip to the Tehsil office and a paper receipt called a pauti. e-Pauti brings that entire process online: paying the revenue, generating the receipt, and verifying it later if anyone asks. This guide walks through exactly how that works, what you need before you start, and what to do when a payment doesn’t go as planned.
What is e-Pauti?
e-Pauti is Odisha’s online land revenue payment system. “Pauti” refers to the receipt issued after a landholder pays their land revenue (khajana) for a given year; “e-Pauti” is simply that same receipt process moved online. Through the portal, a landholder can pay the revenue due on their land, instantly generate a digital receipt, retrieve a transaction ID if it’s been misplaced, and verify the authenticity of a receipt already issued.
This sits alongside Odisha’s other land record systems; your Record of Rights (RoR), also called khatiyan, is the document that tells you what land you hold and under which Khata number, and e-Pauti is where you pay the revenue tied to that holding.
Khata, khatiyan and plot number: what you need first
Before you open the portal, it helps to have a few details ready. Trying to pay without them is the most common reason people get stuck midway.
- Khatiyan (Record of Rights): The document that records your name as the landholder against specific plots in a village. If you don’t have a copy, it can usually be checked on the Bhulekh Odisha portal.
- Khata number: The account-style number under which your holding is recorded; this is what the system uses to pull up the correct land revenue due.
- Survey or plot number: Identifies the specific parcel of land, used alongside the Khata number.
- Depositor’s details: Your own name and contact details as the person making the payment, which may differ from the recorded landholder in some cases, such as a family member paying on their behalf.
How to pay land revenue online through e-Pauti
- Visit the official portal. Go to the Odisha Land Revenue portal’s e-Pauti section.
- Click “Pay Land Revenue.” This is one of the main options on the homepage, alongside Download Rent Receipt, Know Your Transaction Id, and Verify Rent Receipt.
- Enter your land details. Fill in the district, Tehsil, Khata number and plot/survey number as asked, then complete the captcha.
- Click Proceed. On the next screen, enter the depositor’s details (your name and contact information) and complete the captcha again.
- Click Continue to reach the treasury page. Here, select your preferred payment mode and bank.
- Click Proceed and note the Transaction Serial Number (Transno). Write this down before continuing; you’ll need it if anything goes wrong later.
- Confirm the payment. On the confirmation page, review the details and click Confirm. A Treasury Challan Reference ID is generated, note this down as well.
- Click Make Payment. You’ll be redirected to your bank’s or payment gateway’s secure page to complete the transaction using net banking, debit/credit card, or another supported method.
- Save your Payment Acknowledgement Slip. Once the payment succeeds, the portal generates an acknowledgement; save or print this immediately.
How to download your rent receipt
- Go to the e-Pauti portal and select “Download Rent Receipt.”
- Enter the transaction ID generated at the time of payment.
- The system retrieves and displays your rent receipt (pauti), which you can save as a PDF or print.
Keep a digital copy of this receipt somewhere safe, it’s commonly asked for during land sale transactions, loan applications, and certain government scheme verifications.
Lost your transaction ID?
If you’ve misplaced the transaction ID from a previous payment, use the “Know Your Transaction Id” option on the portal homepage. You’ll typically need to provide identifying details such as your district, Tehsil, Khata number and the approximate payment period to retrieve it. Once you have the transaction ID again, you can proceed to download the receipt as described above.
How to verify a rent receipt
The “Verify Rent Receipt” option lets anyone, a buyer, a bank, or an official, confirm that a receipt presented to them is genuine and matches the portal’s records, rather than a forged or edited document. This is particularly useful during land purchase due diligence, where a seller’s claimed tax payment history needs independent confirmation.
Common problems and fixes
Payment was debited but no receipt was generated
Don’t make the payment again immediately. Note your Transaction Serial Number, Treasury Challan Reference ID, and your bank’s transaction reference number, these are what the Revenue Office needs to trace and reconcile the payment. Wait for the standard bank reconciliation window (often a few business days) before escalating.
I don’t know my Khata or plot number
Check your khatiyan copy, or look it up on the Bhulekh Odisha land records portal using your village and owner details. As a last resort, visit your local Tehsil office.
The captcha keeps failing
Refresh the captcha and re-enter it carefully; the process involves entering a captcha at more than one stage, so this isn’t unusual on slower connections.
I paid but the land details shown were wrong
Core record errors, such as a wrong name or area in your khatiyan, generally can’t be fixed through the payment portal itself. You’ll need to raise a correction request with your local Revenue Office separately.
I’m being asked for extra charges beyond the land revenue amount
Some payment gateways add a small convenience or gateway charge. Review the final payment summary carefully before confirming, so you know exactly what you’re being charged for.
Why paying land revenue on time matters
- Clean record history: A continuous, up-to-date payment history avoids disputes about whether dues are pending.
- Smoother land transactions: Buyers and banks often ask for recent land revenue receipts as part of due diligence before a sale or loan.
- Avoiding penalties: Unpaid land revenue can accumulate as outstanding dues, with consequences that depend on current Odisha revenue rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is e-Pauti in Odisha?
It’s Odisha’s online system for paying land revenue and generating the rent receipt (pauti) that proves the payment was made.
What details do I need to pay land revenue through e-Pauti?
Your Khata number and survey/plot number from your khatiyan, along with your own details as the depositor.
What should I do if my payment failed but money was debited?
Don’t pay again immediately. Note your Transaction Serial Number and Challan Reference ID, and contact the Revenue Office if it isn’t resolved within a reasonable time.
How do I download my e-Pauti receipt?
Use “Download Rent Receipt” with your transaction ID, or “Know Your Transaction Id” first if you’ve lost it.
Is my e-Pauti payment legally valid proof?
The generated receipt is the official proof of payment, though for major transactions it’s good practice to also keep the Treasury Challan Reference and bank transaction details as backup.
Conclusion
e-Pauti has turned what used to be a Tehsil-office errand into something you can finish from your phone. Keep your Khata and plot number ready, go through the payment steps carefully, and save every reference number the portal gives you along the way, they’re what will save you time if anything needs to be traced or corrected later.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Portal steps, fees and processes may change over time. It is not financial or legal advice; confirm current details on the official portal or with your local Revenue Office.
