A Simple Guide by Hospital4Doc – Legal & Licensing Services, Kolkata
Land records play a critical role in property ownership, mutation, construction approvals, and loan processing. In West Bengal, the most important land record is known as Land Khatian, commonly called Parcha or Porcha.
At Hospital4Doc, we frequently assist hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and individual property owners with land verification and licensing compliance. This blog explains the essentials—briefly and clearly.
What is Land Khatian / Parcha?
Land Khatian is the official Record of Rights (ROR) that documents ownership, possession, land classification, and plot details.
A certified copy of the ROR is called Parcha or Porcha.
The ROR is prepared through government survey and settlement processes such as:
Traverse Survey
Cadastral Survey
Revisional Survey
Attestation
Draft and Final Record Publication
Types of Land Khatian in West Bengal
1. CS Khatian (Cadastral Survey)
Oldest land record
Prepared during British period
Base document for future surveys
2. RS Khatian (Revisional Survey)
Prepared between 1953–1963
Revised version of CS records
Widely used for ownership verification
3. LR Khatian (Land Reforms Khatian)
Current and legally valid record
Based on “One Man, One Khatian” principle
Issued under the West Bengal Land Reforms Act
What Information Does a Khatian Contain?
A Land Khatian includes:
Mouza, Police Station & District
Khatian Number
Plot (Dag) Numbers
Total land area & owner’s share
Classification of land
Rent / revenue details
Certified copies can be obtained from the Block Land & Land Reforms Office (BL & LRO).
What is KB Khatian (Khanapuri Parcha)?
KB Khatian is prepared during the Khanapuri stage, where:
Ownership and possession details are verified
Hearings are conducted
Dag-wise corrections are made
It follows the One Man One Khatian (OMOK) system and forms the base for attestation.
What is the Attestation Stage?
At the Attestation stage:
Objections to KB Khatian are heard
Documents are verified by Revenue Officers
Errors are corrected
Fragmented plots receive new Dag numbers
After attestation, the Draft (Khasra) Record of the Mouza is published for public inspection.
What is “3 Dhara Kaaj” (Section 51A – Sub-section 1)?
Objections must be filed within 30 days of draft publication
Filed using Form No. 9
After hearing all parties, the corrected record is published
This revised record is called the Final Published (FP) Record
This process is popularly known as “3 Dhara Kaaj” (৩ ধারার কাজ).
What is “7 Dhara Kaaj” (Section 51A – Sub-section 4)?
Errors in the Final Record can be challenged within 1 year
Objections filed before the Review Officer
Record is corrected after hearing
This correction process is known as “7 Dhara Kaaj” (৭ ধারার কাজ).
Appeals can be filed before the District Land & Land Reforms Officer (DL&LRO) if needed.
Why Land Khatian is Crucial
Land Khatian is mandatory for:
Building plan sanction
Hospital / clinic licensing
Trade licence & fire NOC
Bank loans & mortgages
Property mutation
Municipal & Panchayat tax assessment
Any correction or update must follow Section 50 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act.
How Hospital4Doc Can Help
At Hospital4Doc – Legal & Licensing Services, Kolkata, we assist with:
Land Khatian verification
RS / LR Parcha procurement
Mutation & correction support
Land-related compliance for hospitals & clinics
End-to-end licensing documentation