Everything You Need To Know About West Bengal Banglarbhumi & Jomir Tothya

ABOUT BANGLARBHUMI

Like any other state of India, Banglarbhumi is the online portal of the state of West Bengal, through which anyone can access government land records related to their land property. It comes under the Land and Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department of the state government. It provides information about the name of the property owner, area/size, plot number, the value of the property, and information related to the current owner of the property, etc. The website has information about 42,159 Mouzas (localities) and 4.30 crore khatiyans (plots). Here, one can get land records such as Records of Right (RoR), plot number, area, property value, land map, etc. can be recovered instantly and hassle-free.

The portal also helps businesspeople who want to establish an industry in West Bengal. Through this portal, these people will be able to find the details of basic facilities, if it is there. If you want to know about the block in which the property is located, you can get the block name and other details from the Bangarbhoomi portal.

Benefits of Baglarbhumi

• Residents of West Bengal are not required to visit any government office to access any land information WB.
• They can access their land records in a few minutes through this digital portal.
• Any information about land or property is available in remote areas in the WB.
• This simplifies the process of sale and purchase of land/property.
• This enhances transparency in the maintenance of land records of the state.
• A detailed Khatian and plot information helps to avoid disputes due to separate ownership rights.

Services Offered By Banglarbhumi

• Citizen-Centric Services
• Preparation, Updation & Maintenance
• ISU Management
• Rent Controller
• Boundary Demarcation of India-Bangladesh
• Digitization of Map & Records
• Distribution of Land
• Training (LMTC and ARTI)
• Thika Tenancy
• State Land Use Board
• Request for GRN
• Mutation

How Do I Register on the Banglarbhumi portal?

If you are a new user, you must first log into the website to register yourself. Registered users can log in directly. The centrally managed system of portals has made registration a simple process for new users. Follow these steps and complete registration immediately.

1. Click on the ‘UP SIGN UP’ option at the top of the page
2. Once the above option is clicked, the “Public Registration Form” will appear
3. Enter the following details such as name, guardian name, address, email id and OTP, mobile no and OTP, password and confirmation, and captcha code.
4. Click on “Submit” to complete the registration

How to use the Banglarbhumi website As Citizen?

You have to log on to the website banglarbhumi.gov.in and follow the steps given below to avail of the services offered:

1. Visit the home page of banglarbhumi.gov.in website

1. The following page will appear on your screen
2. Click the ‘Citizen Services’ tab

1. A dialogue box will appear on your screen, asking you to log in
2. Select ‘Citizens’ from the menu

1. Enter your user name and password given already
2. Enter the Captcha and click the ‘Login’ button

How To Find Land Records Online in Banglarbhumi 2019

You can search your land records online in Banglarbhoomi 2019 with the help of your plot number or Khatian number. The step by step process is mentioned below:

1. https://banglarbhumi.gov.in/BanglarBhumi/Home.action

1. Click the ‘Know your Property’ button on the top right-hand side of the page above

1. A new page will appear as shown below

1. Fill in the desired details ( Names of your district, block, and Mouza from the drop-down boxes)
2. Click on your preferred search option (‘ Search by Khatian’ or ‘Search by Plot’) and fill in the relevant details accordingly
3. Enter the Captcha and click the ‘VIEW’ button
4. The relevant land records will be displayed on your screen

How to Apply for Record of Rights through West Bengal e-District Portal

The step by step process is mentioned below to apply for RoR:

1. Visit the official West Bengal e-District website
2. Click on the “Citizen Registration” button placed on the right-hand bottom of the page
3. Fill in the requisite details and click “Save” to register
4. You will get a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number
5. Provide OTP and a confirmation mail will be sent to your registered email id
6. Click on the activation link received in your mail to complete your registration
7. Login to the portal using your username and password and enter all the details related to property records
8. Upload all the required documents and click on the “Submit” button
9. You will receive an acknowledgment slip with an application number
10. After verification, your RoR certificate will be issued by the concerned authority

How To Track Application Status Through West Bengal e-District Portal

Follow the below-mentioned steps to track your application status:

1. Go to the e-District website and click on the “Inspection Report” button at the bottom right of the page.
2. Enter “Application Identification Number” and click “Search Document” to see your application status.
3. How to Search for Plot Information via Query Number
4. Go to the Banglarbhumi portal and click on the “Query Search” button at the top right of the page
5. Enter the query number, query year with the given captcha, and hit “Show” to see any information about the related plot.

Valuation of Land and Registration of Property Through Banglarbhumi

After signing and registering the deed, a property attains legal status. This land deed must be registered with the government. In West Bengal. E-appointment can be done through the Banglarbhumi website to register the deed. Subsequently, e-payment should be made which is mandatory if the stamp duty payable is more than Rs.10,000 or the registration fee payable is more than Rs.5,000. PAN verification of the parties involved in the process is done during registration.

The process to Pay Fee at Banglarbhumi

To pay the fee for various services on this portal, check the following steps:

1. On the homepage of the Banglarbhoomi Land Record Portal, scroll down to ‘Online Application’.
2. Select ‘Fee Payment’ from the dropdown menu
3. Next, fill in the form that appears on your screen for the required service. Options include certified copy, plot map, mutation, conversion, and, plot information
4. Proceed to enter the application number for an applicable service and verify it with a captcha.
5. Click ‘Next’ for redirection to Banglarbhumi secure gateway for payment
6. Select the appropriate payment method from ‘Debit Card’, ‘Credit Card’ and ‘Net Banking’, and provide the required details
7. Once this payment is verified, a confirmation message will appear on your screen

JOMIR TOTHYA

Jomirtothya is a mobile app belonging to the Department of Land Reforms, Government of West Bengal. It was developed to provide door-to-door services to citizens. You can have access to live land data through this app in 24×7. The application uses three languages, namely Bengali, English, and Devanagari.

Information Available in Mobile App Jomirtothya

1. Khatian Information

You will get information about Khatian in terms of mouza, ownership of Khatian, owner’s name, owner’s type, father or husband’s name, address, number of plots mentioned in Khatian, the total area mentioned in Khatian, etc.

2. Plot Information

Other information such as the number of co-shares of the plots along with the classification of land, the shared area in one acre, the type of tenant, and the details of the owner or officer, etc. available. These are also available for individual plots.

 Information on hal land and sabek land is available in this option. Hal and Sabek are convertible. 

Fee Details: Information on plot-wise details of processing fee along with Warish and Conversion or Mutation details is available.

Officer’s Details: You will get the details of relevant officers posted in the district or subdivision or blocks.

Case status: You will be able to get information on mutation, hearing or notice, etc., all these are available in the app.

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