A family in Madurai needed to sell ancestral land urgently. The buyer’s bank required three documents — Patta Chitta, FMB Sketch, and Encumbrance Certificate — before approving the loan.
In 2015, this would have meant three separate office visits across three weeks.
In 2026 — all three downloaded from two government portals in under 20 minutes. No office. No agent. No fee.
Patta Chitta (பட்டா சிட்டா) is Tamil Nadu’s primary land ownership document. Patta = ownership record (owner name, survey number, land area). Chitta = land classification (wet/dry, agricultural/non-agricultural). Merged into one combined digital document in 2015. Every landowner in Tamil Nadu needs it — for property sale, bank loan, mutation, court cases, and government schemes.
Official Portal: eservices.tn.gov.in Patta Transfer: tamilnilam.tn.gov.in EC: tnreginet.gov.in Helpline: 1800-425-2090 (TN Revenue Dept)
Quick Answer (விரைவு பதில்): View Patta Chitta (free): eservices.tn.gov.in → View Patta/Chitta (Rural/Natham) → District/Taluk/Village → Patta No / Name → OTP FMB Sketch: eservices.tn.gov.in → View Image Details → Field No + Clause No Search by name: Select “View by Name” instead of Patta Number EC (Encumbrance Certificate): tnreginet.gov.in → Encumbrance Certificate Patta Transfer: tamilnilam.tn.gov.in Helpline: 1800-425-2090
⚠️ Fake Websites — Read First
Multiple fake sites copy Tamil Nadu land records:
pattachitta .co | patta chittas.com | view pattachitta.com | tn pattachittaec. com None of these are official. Official government portal = eservices.tn.gov.in (ends in .gov.in) Official Patta Transfer = tamilnilam.tn.gov.in Never pay any fee on unofficial sites — Patta Chitta viewing is completely free.
Patta Chitta — 3 Portals Clearly
| Portal | URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| eservices.tn.gov.in | View + Download Patta, Chitta, FMB, TSLR, A-Register | Free viewing |
| tamilnilam.tn.gov.in | Patta Transfer application | Ownership change |
| tnreginet.gov.in | Encumbrance Certificate (EC) | Property history |
View Patta Chitta Online — Step by Step
Step 1: Open eservices.tn.gov.in
Step 2: Click “View Patta / Chitta – (Rural / Natham)”
Step 3: Select:
- District (மாவட்டம்)
- Taluk (தாலுகா)
- Village (கிராமம்)
Step 4: Choose search method:
- Patta Number — fastest if you have it
- Survey Number — alternate
- Name — if you don’t know Patta/Survey number
Step 5: Select land type:
- Rural — agricultural land outside town limits
- Natham — village residential land (still rural — not urban)
Step 6: Enter mobile number → OTP → Submit
Step 7: Patta Chitta details appear:
- Owner name (உரிமையாளர் பெயர்)
- Survey number
- Land area (hectares/acres/cents)
- Land type (wet/dry/residential)
- Sub-division details
Step 8: Print or save PDF (Ctrl+P → Save as PDF)
⭐ Search by Name — No Patta Number Needed
When you don’t know the Patta or Survey number:
Step 4 → Select “View Patta/Chitta Using” → Choose “Name” → Enter owner name → List of matching records appears → Select correct entry → Proceed
Works best with exact spelling as in revenue records. Common names may return multiple results — verify with survey number.
Urban Land — TSLR Extract
For properties within Municipality or Corporation limits:
eservices.tn.gov.in → “View TSLR Extract” → District → Taluk → Town → Town Survey Number → Sub-division Number → OTP → Submit
TSLR = Town Survey Land Register = for urban land. Rural/Natham option will NOT work for urban land.
⭐ FMB Sketch — Land Boundary Map
FMB (Field Measurement Book) = boundary map of your plot:
Step 1: eservices.tn.gov.in → “View Image Details – (Rural/Natham)”
Step 2: District → Taluk → Village
Step 3: Enter Field Number and Clause Number
Step 4: OTP → Submit → Map appears
Step 5: Print/Download PDF
FMB Sketch = land boundary map = used in disputes, construction approvals, sub-division. FMB map download PDF — use browser Print → Save as PDF. Clause number = typically 1 for undivided plot, 2/3 for sub-divisions.
⭐ Verify Patta Chitta — Check Authenticity
Before accepting any Patta Chitta in a transaction:
eservices.tn.gov.in → “Verify Patta/Chitta” → Enter Reference Number (on document) → Mobile OTP → Authentication Value → Submit → Genuine/Not verified result
Always verify before buying any property. Scammers sometimes present altered documents.
EC — Encumbrance Certificate
Must check before any property purchase:
EC = all financial transactions on a property for the last X years. Loans, mortgages, legal claims = all visible in EC. If EC is clean = property is free of encumbrances.
Steps: tnreginet.gov.in → “Encumbrance Certificate” → District → SRO → Survey/Document Number → Period → View EC
Fee: ₹1 per year of EC requested (minimum period: 13-30 years recommended before purchase)
Patta Transfer — tamilnilam.tn.gov.in
After buying land — transfer Patta to your name:
Step 1: tamilnilam.tn.gov.in → Citizen Login → Register with mobile OTP
Step 2: Login → Apply for Patta Transfer
Step 3: Upload documents:
- Registered sale deed
- Previous Patta Chitta
- Aadhaar card
- Passport photos
Step 4: Submit → Application number
Step 5: Revenue official inspection → Approval
Processing time: 30-45 working days Status check: tamilnilam.tn.gov.in → Application Status → Application number
A-Register Extract
Village-level master record of all landholdings:
eservices.tn.gov.in → “A-Register Extract” → District/Taluk/Village → Survey Number → OTP → View
A-Register = comprehensive list of all survey numbers in a village. Used for crop loans, PM Kisan, and agricultural schemes.
Nanjai vs Punjai vs Natham
| Term | Tamil | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Nanjai | நஞ்சை | Wet land — irrigated, paddy cultivation |
| Punjai | புஞ்சை | Dry land — rain-fed, non-irrigated |
| Natham | நத்தம் | Village residential land |
| Poramboke | போரம்போக்கு | Government/common land — cannot be privately owned |
Poramboke land = cannot be sold or transferred. If Patta Chitta shows Poramboke = do not proceed with purchase.
Common Problems + Fix
“Rural/Natham — OTP not received”: Active mobile number? DND off? Wait 2 minutes. Retry. Chrome browser recommended.
“Village name not found in dropdown”: Try different spelling — Tamil transliterations vary. Or search by district only first.
“Patta Chitta shows wrong owner after recent sale”: Patta transfer may not be complete yet. Check tamilnilam.tn.gov.in → Application Status. Transfer = 30-45 days minimum.
“FMB sketch not available”: Not all older villages have digitised FMB maps. Visit Taluk office for manual FMB copy.
“Urban area — portal says ‘No record'”: Use TSLR Extract instead of Rural/Natham option.
FAQ — அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் கேள்விகள்
How to view Patta Chitta online free? (பட்டா சிட்டா ஆன்லைனில் இலவசமாக எப்படி பார்ப்பது?) eservices.tn.gov.in → View Patta/Chitta (Rural/Natham) → District/Taluk/Village → Patta No or Name → OTP → View. Completely free.
How to download FMB map PDF? (FMB மேப் PDF எப்படி டவுன்லோட் செய்வது?) eservices.tn.gov.in → View Image Details → Field No + Clause No → OTP → Map appears → Browser Print → Save as PDF.
TamilNilam Patta Chitta — what is it? TamilNilam (tamilnilam.tn.gov.in) = portal for Patta Transfer only. For viewing Patta Chitta = use eservices.tn.gov.in.
Patta Chitta EC — how to get? EC = Encumbrance Certificate from tnreginet.gov.in → Encumbrance Certificate section. Separate from Patta Chitta.
Patta number not known — how to search? eservices.tn.gov.in → View Patta/Chitta → Search method → Select “Name” → Enter owner name → Select from results.
Is Patta Chitta free online? Yes. Completely free on eservices.tn.gov.in. No fee for viewing or downloading.
Helpline: 1800-425-2090 | eservices.tn.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| View Patta Chitta (free) | eservices.tn.gov.in |
| Patta Transfer | tamilnilam.tn.gov.in |
| EC | tnreginet.gov.in |
| Helpline | 1800-425-2090 |
| TN Revenue Dept | tn.gov.in |
The Madurai family got Patta Chitta, FMB Sketch, and EC in 20 minutes. Bank loan approved. Sale completed.
Tamil Nadu land owners — eservices.tn.gov.in for Patta Chitta and FMB. Always check EC on tnreginet.gov.in before purchase. Verify authenticity before any transaction. தமிழ்நாடு நிலம் உடையவர்கள் — eservices.tn.gov.in இல் பட்டா சிட்டா இலவசமாக பார்க்கலாம்।
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