Karnataka Pahani — locally known in Karnataka as RTC (Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crops) — is the official land ownership and cultivation record maintained by the Karnataka Revenue Department for every agricultural survey number in the state. It shows the landowner’s name, survey number, land extent, soil type, crops grown, and any loans or encumbrances tied to the land.
This guide explains how to check and download your Karnataka RTC online, step by step — no office visit required.
Official Portals You’ll Need
Karnataka splits RTC services across a few dedicated government sites — using the right one saves time:
| Purpose | Official Portal |
| View RTC & Mutation Register (MR) — free | landrecords.karnataka.gov.in |
| Download digitally signed i-RTC (legally valid copy) | rtc.karnataka.gov.in |
| RTC sketch / Mojini V3 survey maps | bhoomojini.karnataka.gov.in |
| Find your survey number by GPS location | Dishaank app |
No login or Aadhaar is required just to view your RTC. Login is only needed for the signed i-RTC download and mutation requests.
How to Check Your Karnataka RTC (Pahani) Online
- Visit the Bhoomi portal at landrecords.karnataka.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click “View RTC and MR” under RTC Services.
- Choose Current Year or Old Year, depending on which record you need.
- Select your District, Taluk, Hobli, and Village from the dropdown menus, in that order.
- Enter the Survey Number, along with Surnoc and Hissa Number if your land parcel has sub-divisions.
- Click Fetch / Submit — your RTC will display on screen with owner, crop, and land details.
- To get a legally valid, digitally signed copy (needed for loans, court, or registration), repeat the same search on rtc.karnataka.gov.in and download the signed i-RTC PDF.
What You’ll Need Before You Start
| Information | Where to find it |
| District, Taluk, Hobli, Village | Sale deed, old RTC copy, or Khata certificate |
| Survey Number | Sale deed schedule or previous RTC |
| Surnoc / Hissa Number | Only needed if your survey number has sub-divisions — check your old RTC |
| Owner Name (alternate search method) | Full legal name as registered |
If You Don’t Know Your Survey Number
Use the Dishaank app (Karnataka government’s official app) to locate your land by GPS and find its survey number, or check the survey map on bhoomojini.karnataka.gov.in.
Common Issues
- “No records found”: Double-check the Hobli — Karnataka villages are grouped under Hoblis, and picking the wrong one is the most common reason a correct survey number returns nothing.
- Free view vs. signed copy: landrecords.karnataka.gov.in gives you a free view for personal reference, but banks, courts, and registration offices usually require the digitally signed i-RTC from rtc.karnataka.gov.in.
- Old survey numbers not matching: Some parcels were resurveyed under Mojini. If your old survey number doesn’t work, check bhoomojini.karnataka.gov.in for the updated number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RTC in Karnataka?
RTC stands for Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crops — Karnataka’s version of Pahani. It’s the primary document proving agricultural land ownership and cultivation details.
Is checking RTC online free?
Yes. Viewing your RTC on landrecords.karnataka.gov.in is completely free and needs no login. Only the digitally signed i-RTC copy may involve a small fee.
Can I check RTC by owner name instead of survey number?
Yes — the Bhoomi portal supports search by owner name in addition to survey number, though survey number search is faster and more accurate.
What’s the difference between RTC and i-RTC?
RTC is the standard free-view record. i-RTC is the same record digitally signed by the Revenue Department, accepted as a legally valid document for banks, courts, and property registration.
This is independent informational content, not affiliated with the Government of Karnataka. Always verify records on the official landrecords.karnataka.gov.in portal.
