Land record of any property is a repository of information pertaining to the concerned property, including the name of the owner, area of the land, plot number, present owner of the property, and value of the property, among others.
Like any other state in India, West Bengal also has an online portal, “Banglarbhumi”, through which you can get access to land record details of your property. The portal helps you gather land record details, including Record of Rights in a hassle-free manner with a quick turnaround time.
Note that land record details serve as important data for both the buyer and seller during property transaction.
What is Banglarbhumi?
Also known as Bangla Bhumi, Banglarbhumi is an online web portal launched in 2010 by the government of West Bengal to help its people find detailed information about land or property they want to buy. Technically, any information you need about land in West Bengal is available on the portal.
The Banglarbhumi portal belongs to the L & LR Department. L & LR stands for Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department and is responsible for administering and managing the West Bengal Land record information.
The West Bengal Land Reforms program was initiated to redistribute land ownership from wealthy landlords to farmers and other landless people. This program involved acquiring and distributing surplus land, setting a ceiling limit on land ownership, and the abolition of intermediaries such as Zamindars. The ultimate purpose of this program was to reduce inequality and improve the socio-economic conditions of the rural and poor in West Bengal. The program played a significant role in transforming the agricultural landscape, making it more equitable.
Objectives of the Banglarbhumi Land Reform Program
- To Provide Land To Landless Peasants- The program aimed at redistributing land to the landless, who constituted the majority of West Bengal. The purpose was to reduce inequality and improve the standard of living of the rural and poor.
- To Reduce Land Concentration In The Hands Of A Few- It was known as the Zamindari system, where a few landlords held most of the land, leaving the rest of the population landless. Abolishing this system was one of the primary objectives of the West Bengal Land Reforms program.
- To Establish The Rights Of Sharecroppers- The West Bengal Land reforms program recognized the rights of sharecroppers traditionally exploited by landowners and denied ownership of the land they cultivated. The sharecroppers were granted the right to cultivate land permanently and were given legal recognition as tenants. They were also entitled to a share of the crops produced on the land. The program also provided for creating a database of sharecroppers which helped in the identification and recognition.
- To Empower Women Through Land Ownership- The Land Reforms Program aimed to empower women by giving them ownership rights over land, which would give them greater social and economic independence.
Services and Functions Provided by Banglarbhumi
- Select Name of Department
- Citizen Centric Services
- Digitisation of Map & Records
- Preparation, Updation & Maintenance
- Distribution of Land
- Management of ISU
- Training (ARTI and LMTC)
- Rent Controller
- Thika Tenancy
- Indo-Bangladesh Boundary Demarcation
- State Land Use Board
Benefits of the Banglarbhumi Land Record Portal
- Land redistribution: The West Bengal Land record ensures fair distribution of land and land resources. It enables land redistribution from large landowners to landless farmers and small landowners.
- Ceiling on Land Ownership: Banglarbhumi ensures that the wealthy don’t accumulate land and exploit small farmers. It prevents landlessness and the concentration of land in the hands of a few people.
- Acquisition and distribution of surplus land Banglarbhumi ensures the acquisition of excess land from large landowners and its distribution to landless farmers. That has resulted in increased productivity and improved living standards for the people living in rural areas.
- Homestead land distribution: Banglarbhumi oversees the distribution of homestead land to landless farmers enabling them to build their own houses and cultivate land for subsistence.
How to Log in to Banglarbhumi as Departmental Users
Step 1: Go to the official website of Banglarbhumi or Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department West Bengal.
Step 2: Click on the “Citizen Services” tab.
Step 3: A dialogue box asking you to log in to your account will show up.
Step 4: Select “Departmental Users“.
Step 5: Enter your username and password.
Step 6: Enter the captcha and click on the “Login” button.
How to Log in to Banglarbhumi as Citizens
Step 1: Go to the official website of Banglarbhumi or Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department West Bengal.
Step 2: Click on the “Citizen Services” button.
Step 3: A dialog box asking you to log in to your account will show up.
Step 4: Select “Citizens“.
Step 5: Enter your username and password.
Step 6: Enter the captcha and click on the “Login” button.
How to Apply for Record of Rights (RoR) in West Bengal through CSC Centre
To get RoR details, you can apply through the CSC Center. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of what you need to do:
Step 1: Visit the nearest CSC centre.
Step 2: Fill in the application form with the required details.
Step 3: Attach the required documents, including identity proof, ration card, Aadhaar, and encumbrance certificate, among others, and submit the application form to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Upon verification, a certified copy of RoR will be issued.
FAQs
How can I check my land record in West Bengal?
You can check your land record by logging into the homepage of Banglarbhumi website. On the website, you need to select ‘Know your property’ under the Citizen Service option and enter details like name of district, block and, village. You can also check for the required details using the Khatian or plot number.
What is ROR in land records in West Bengal?
ROR stands for ‘Record of Right’ in land records of West Bengal.
What is Khatian and Dag number?
A Khatian number comprises of a number of Dag numbers. These numbers are alloted to lands at the time of land reforms and whenever there is partition of Dags into sub-plots named ‘Bata Dags’.
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