Patta Chitta Tamil Nadu: View, Download & Check Status Online

Independent informational guide. We are not a government website and are not affiliated with the Tamil Nadu government.

Patta Chitta is the single most searched land-record term in Tamil Nadu, and for good reason — almost every land sale, home loan, mutation, or property dispute starts with this one document. This guide covers everything in one place: what Patta and Chitta actually are, where the official Patta Chitta website is, how to view and download your copy online, how to check a Patta transfer application status, how FMB maps and Adangal fit in, and how Patta Chitta relates to TNREGINET and your Encumbrance Certificate (EC).

What is Patta Chitta?

“Patta Chitta” is the combined name for two separate revenue records that the Tamil Nadu government merged into one document in 2015.

Patta is the Record of Rights maintained by the Revenue Department. It names the person recognized as the taxpayer in possession of a piece of land, along with the Patta number, survey number, sub-division number, extent (area), and village location.
Chitta is the village-level revenue ledger, traditionally kept by the Village Administrative Officer (VAO), that records whether a plot is classified as Nanjai (wet/irrigated land) or Punjai (dry land).

Before 2015, these were two separate registers, which occasionally caused mismatches for the same survey number. The merged Patta Chitta — sometimes called the “Patta Passbook” — is now the standard combined land record for every landholder in the state, and it’s also commonly referred to online simply as “chitta patta” or “e-Patta Chitta.”

Official Patta Chitta Website

The official Tamil Nadu government portal for Patta Chitta is the e-Services portal, run by the state Revenue Department:

eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew

This is the only website you need for viewing or downloading your Patta Chitta, FMB sketch, A-Register extract, or TSLR extract. Be careful: several third-party sites with names like “tnpattachitta.in” or similar rank in search results and look official, but they are not government websites — some openly state this in their own disclaimers. Always do the actual lookup on the tn.gov.in domain, not a copycat site.

How to View / Check Patta Chitta Online (Rural Land)

Open the official portal: eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew.
Select “View Patta/Chitta” (sometimes labelled “Patta Chitta FMB Map TSLR Extract”).
Choose Rural, then select your district, taluk, and village from the dropdown menus.
Search using either your Patta number or your survey number and sub-division number.
Enter the captcha and your mobile number to receive an OTP, then verify it.
Your Patta Chitta extract loads on screen. From here you can view it, print it, or save/download it as a PDF — this service is completely free.

How to View Patta Chitta Online (Urban Property)

On the same portal, select Urban instead of Rural under the Patta/Chitta menu.
Enter your corporation or town name, ward, block, and Town Survey Number (TS No.).
Complete the captcha and OTP verification.
You’ll get the TSLR Extract (Town Survey Land Register) — this is the urban equivalent of a rural Patta Chitta, and it can be viewed or downloaded the same way.

How to Download Patta Chitta Online

Once your Patta Chitta extract loads on screen after a successful search (steps above), look for the print or download icon on the result page — this lets you save the extract directly as a PDF to your phone or computer, or print it immediately. There is no separate “download” section on the portal; the download option appears only after you’ve completed a successful Patta/Chitta or FMB search with valid details and OTP verification.

Checking Patta Chitta / Patta Transfer Application Status Online

If you’ve applied for a Patta transfer (for example, after buying property or inheriting land), you can track its status online rather than visiting the Taluk office in person:

Go to eservices.tn.gov.in and look for the “Application Status” option on the homepage.
Enter the Application ID you received when you submitted your transfer request.
Enter the authentication/captcha value shown on screen.
Click “Get Status” to see the current stage of your application.

Some users also report being able to track transfer status through the e-District portal using the same Application ID. If one route doesn’t show your application, try the other. Processing itself typically takes 15–30 days for a straightforward transfer, and considerably longer for inheritance-based mutations.

Patta Chitta FMB Map — What It Is and How to Download It

FMB stands for Field Measurement Book — the official cadastral sketch map of your survey field, maintained alongside your Patta Chitta record and updated whenever a manual land transfer or sub-division occurs. On the e-Services portal, this usually appears as a “View TSLR Sketch” or “FMB Sketch” option.

Open the Land Records section on eservices.tn.gov.in.
Select the FMB / TSLR sketch option.
Choose your district, taluk, and village, and enter your survey number (and sub-division number, if applicable).
Submit — the FMB sketch/map will load on screen, where you can zoom in to check boundary lines and dimensions.
Use the download option on the result page to save the FMB map as a PDF for your records, printing, or submission to a bank/lawyer.

Many loan applications and property due-diligence checklists ask for the FMB map alongside the Patta Chitta itself, since the FMB confirms the physical shape and boundaries of the survey number, while the Patta Chitta confirms ownership and classification.

Patta Chitta vs Adangal vs A-Register: What’s the Difference?

Document	What it shows
Patta Chitta	Ownership/possession record + land classification (Nanjai/Punjai)
Adangal	A more detailed village revenue extract — covers owner details, survey number, land classification, extent, crops grown, irrigation source, trees, wells, and tenancy details for that survey number
A-Register Extract	A separate village land-revenue register available on the same portal, used for additional cross-verification
FMB / TSLR Sketch	The cadastral map showing the physical shape and boundary of the survey field

To view the Adangal (also called the A-Register/Natham extract) online: go to eservices.tn.gov.in → Land Records → “View A-Register Extract” → select district, taluk, village → enter Patta or survey number → enter the authentication value → submit. It can also be obtained offline from your local Village Administrative Office (VAO) or Taluk office with proof of identity, address, and ownership.

Patta Chitta, TNREGINET & Encumbrance Certificate (EC) — How They’re Related

People often confuse these two Tamil Nadu government portals, so here’s the clear split:

eservices.tn.gov.in — handles land record documents: Patta, Chitta, FMB/TSLR sketch, and A-Register/Adangal extracts.
TNREGINET (the Tamil Nadu Registration Department’s portal) — handles registration-related services: the Encumbrance Certificate (EC) (Form 15/16, showing all registered transactions on a property, or confirming there are none), registration record searches by document/survey number, and property guideline value lookups used for stamp duty.

In practice, a property buyer needs documents from both portals: the Patta Chitta (and ideally the FMB sketch) from eservices.tn.gov.in to confirm current ownership and classification, and an Encumbrance Certificate from TNREGINET to confirm the property’s transaction history is clean before registration.

Is Patta Chitta Proof of Ownership?

This is one of the most important points to understand: a Patta Chitta establishes a presumption of possession and tax liability — it is not, by itself, conclusive legal proof of ownership. Before any purchase, also verify the registered sale deed chain (ideally 30 years back) and pull a clean Encumbrance Certificate through TNREGINET.

Common Issues to Know About

Land classification changes (converting Nanjai/wet land) require state government approval.
Temple (Kovil) land needs HR&CE Department clearance before any transfer.
Poramboke (government) land cannot be legally transferred to private ownership — a Patta issued over such land can later be cancelled, so always check this status before paying any advance.
Auto-mutation isn’t automatic in every case — it applies mainly when the seller holds an individual Patta and the entire parcel is sold in one transaction.
Banks typically require a recently updated Patta Chitta, the FMB sketch, and a 30-year Encumbrance Certificate before approving a property or agricultural loan.
Always re-verify a printed copy through the official portal’s reference number or QR code before relying on it for any transaction, to rule out outdated or forged copies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official Patta Chitta website?

The official Tamil Nadu government portal is eservices.tn.gov.in (specifically eservices.tn.gov.in/eservicesnew). This is the only site to use for viewing, downloading, or checking the status of your Patta Chitta, FMB, or A-Register records.

Is checking Patta Chitta online free?

Yes. Viewing and downloading your Patta Chitta, TSLR extract, or FMB sketch through the official e-Services portal is completely free.

How do I download my Patta Chitta as a PDF?

Complete the view/search process (district, taluk, village, Patta or survey number, OTP verification) on eservices.tn.gov.in, and once your extract loads on screen, use the download/print option on that same page to save it as a PDF.

How can I check my Patta Chitta application or transfer status online?

Use the “Application Status” option on eservices.tn.gov.in and enter your Application ID along with the captcha shown. If that doesn’t show a result, the e-District portal is an alternative route using the same Application ID.

What is the difference between Patta, Chitta, and Adangal?

Patta identifies the recognized owner/taxpayer; Chitta records the land classification (wet/dry); Adangal is a more detailed village revenue extract covering crops, irrigation, wells, trees, and tenancy details for the same survey number.

Can I view my Patta Chitta without a Patta number?

Yes — for rural land you can also search using the survey number and sub-division number instead of the Patta number, as long as you know the correct district, taluk, and village.

Is Patta Chitta the same as an Encumbrance Certificate?

No. Patta Chitta (from eservices.tn.gov.in) shows ownership and land classification. The Encumbrance Certificate (from TNREGINET) shows the registered transaction history of the property. You typically need both for a property purchase or loan.

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Disclaimer: This is an independent, plain-language guide for informational purposes only. We are not a government website and are not affiliated with the Tamil Nadu government. Always verify your Patta Chitta, FMB, Adangal, or Encumbrance Certificate details on the official eservices.tn.gov.in and TNREGINET portals before relying on them for any legal, financial, or property transaction.