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| + | ====== Maharashtra 7/12 Extract and Ferfar Mutation Correction: Talathi, e-Mutation Portal and RTI Route ====== | ||
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| + | **If your name is missing or wrong on Maharashtra' | ||
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| + | **Reviewed on:** 2026-05-29. | ||
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| + | A **7/12 extract** (Saat Baara Utara) is Maharashtra' | ||
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| + | ===== Who this guide is for ===== | ||
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| + | This guide is for residents of **Maharashtra** who have any of the following problems with their agricultural land records: | ||
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| + | * Your name does not appear on the 7/12 extract after you bought land and registered the sale deed. | ||
| + | * Your name is misspelled or your father' | ||
| + | * After a parent or relative died, the family' | ||
| + | * The ferfar (mutation entry) was initiated but is showing " | ||
| + | * You need a legally valid, digitally signed 7/12 for a bank loan or court matter and do not know where to get it. | ||
| + | * The Talathi has not acted on your application and is giving vague answers. | ||
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| + | **Important note on scope:** The 7/12 extract and ferfar process described here applies to agricultural and rural land across Maharashtra. Urban property records (Property Cards maintained by City Survey offices) follow a slightly different process. For urban properties in Mumbai or other cities, the aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in portal has a separate Property Card service. This guide focuses on the 7/12 and ferfar system used across Maharashtra' | ||
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| + | The principles are the same whether you are in Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Kolhapur, or any other district — the offices and portal are consistent statewide. | ||
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| + | ===== What you can do this weekend ===== | ||
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| + | ==== Friday evening ==== | ||
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| + | Do the groundwork from your phone or laptop before you step into any office. | ||
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| + | * Go to [[https:// | ||
| + | * Check the ferfar status at the same portal or at [[https:// | ||
| + | * Locate the relevant documents you already have: your registered sale deed, Aadhaar, latest property tax receipt, and any old 7/12 extract. Note any document you are missing so you can arrange it on Saturday morning. | ||
| + | * Write down the name and address of your local Talathi office. District government websites (e.g., pune.gov.in, | ||
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| + | ==== Saturday ==== | ||
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| + | Prepare your complete application package. | ||
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| + | * Prepare a clear written application addressed to "The Talathi, [Village Name], Taluka [Taluka Name], District [District Name]" stating your survey number, the current wrong entry, and what the correct entry should be. | ||
| + | * Make attested photocopies of every supporting document. Self-attest each copy with your signature and date. | ||
| + | * If this is an [[/ | ||
| + | * If the sale deed already carries your name but it is misspelled: prepare a side-by-side comparison showing the deed spelling versus the 7/12 spelling, along with your Aadhaar carrying the correct name. | ||
| + | * If you need a digitally signed 7/12 for a bank loan, register on [[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Sunday ==== | ||
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| + | Use the day to review the Aapli Chawadi notices and prepare for follow-up. | ||
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| + | * Visit [[https:// | ||
| + | * Draft a brief note of any objections others have raised (if visible) so you can respond if needed when you visit the office on Monday. | ||
| + | * If you want to file online rather than visit in person, check the [[https:// | ||
| + | * Read the [[/ | ||
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| + | ===== Documents and evidence checklist ===== | ||
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| + | ^ Document ^ When needed ^ Where to get it ^ | ||
| + | | Current 7/12 extract (unsigned copy) | All cases | bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in — free download | | ||
| + | | Digitally signed 7/12 extract | Bank loans, court submissions | digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in — paid service | | ||
| + | | 8A extract (khata of all survey numbers in your name) | All cases | bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in — free download | | ||
| + | | Registered sale deed | Mutation after sale / purchase | Sub-Registrar Office or igrmaharashtra.gov.in | | ||
| + | | Death certificate | Inheritance / succession mutation | Gram Panchayat / Municipal Corporation | | ||
| + | | Succession certificate or legal heir certificate | Inheritance mutation (if disputed or multiple heirs) | Civil court or competent revenue authority | | ||
| + | | Will (registered or unregistered, | ||
| + | | Family tree affidavit (notarised) | Inheritance mutation — to identify all legal heirs | Notary public | | ||
| + | | Aadhaar card of applicant | All cases — identity verification | Your own copy | | ||
| + | | PAN card (if available) | High-value transactions | Your own copy | | ||
| + | | Property tax receipts (latest) | All cases — corroborates possession | Gram Panchayat or Municipal Office | | ||
| + | | Court decree / partition deed | Mutation after court order or partition | Relevant court or registration office | | ||
| + | | Acknowledgment receipt of earlier application | Follow-up and escalation | Already with you from initial submission | | ||
| + | | Mutation / ferfar number (from portal or receipt) | Status tracking and RTI | Talathi office receipt or portal status page | | ||
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| + | ===== Step-by-step action plan ===== | ||
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| + | ==== Step 1 — Download your current 7/12 and identify the exact problem ==== | ||
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| + | Go to [[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Step 2 — Understand whether you need a ferfar (new mutation) or a correction to an existing entry ==== | ||
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| + | These are two different requests: | ||
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| + | * **New ferfar (mutation initiation): | ||
| + | * **Correction (Durusti) of existing entry:** Required when the 7/12 already has your name but it is misspelled, your father' | ||
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| + | In both cases, the application goes first to the Talathi. The difference is in what documents you carry. | ||
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| + | ==== Step 3 — For post-sale mutations: check whether e-Mutation was triggered automatically ==== | ||
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| + | Maharashtra has linked its property registration system with the land records department. After a sale deed is registered at a Sub-Registrar Office, a mutation request should be triggered automatically through the Department of Registration and Stamps ([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Step 4 — Submit a written application to your Talathi ==== | ||
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| + | Visit the Talathi office for your village or revenue circle. Talathi offices typically function on working days during the morning. Submit: | ||
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| + | * A written application clearly stating your survey number, current incorrect entry, and the correct entry you are requesting. | ||
| + | * Attested copies of all relevant documents from the checklist above. | ||
| + | * Your contact details (mobile number and address). | ||
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| + | Ask for a dated acknowledgment receipt. Do not leave without one — this receipt is your proof of application and will be essential for follow-up and RTI. | ||
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| + | You can also apply through the [[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Step 5 — The Talathi and Circle Officer process ==== | ||
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| + | After your application is accepted: | ||
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| + | * The Talathi records the proposed mutation entry in the Register of Mutations (Village Form VI) and issues a public notice about the proposed change. This notice is posted on Aapli Chawadi ([[https:// | ||
| + | * Any person who objects to the mutation must submit their objection to the Talathi office within the notice period. Objections sent to higher offices after the deadline are not considered. | ||
| + | * If there is no valid objection, the **Circle Officer** (who is the superior to the Talathi and heads the revenue circle) certifies the mutation entry. The Talathi then updates the Record of Rights, and your name appears on the 7/12. | ||
| + | * If there is an objection, the Circle Officer calls both parties for a hearing and passes an order either certifying or cancelling the entry. | ||
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| + | Track the progress using your mutation number at [[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Step 6 — Verify the updated 7/12 and get a signed copy if needed ==== | ||
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| + | Once the ferfar is certified and the 7/12 is updated, download the free unsigned extract from bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in to confirm your name appears correctly. For bank loans, court submissions, | ||
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| + | ==== Step 7 — RTI if the process has stalled ==== | ||
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| + | If weeks have passed beyond the expected processing time with no update, file an [[/ | ||
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| + | ===== Escalation ladder ===== | ||
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| + | ^ Step ^ Authority ^ What to do ^ Typical timeframe to act ^ | ||
| + | | 1 | Talathi (Village Revenue Officer) | Submit written application with all documents. Obtain dated receipt. Track ferfar status online. | First point of contact; standard processing takes a few weeks | | ||
| + | | 2 | Circle Officer (Circle Inspector of Land Records) | If Talathi has not acted, visit the Circle Officer' | ||
| + | | 3 | Tahsildar (Chief Revenue Officer, Taluka level) | Submit a written complaint about Talathi / Circle Officer inaction. Can direct subordinates to process pending mutations. | After Circle Officer is unresponsive | | ||
| + | | 4 | RTI to PIO, Taluka Inspector of Land Records / Tahsildar Office | File RTI under the RTI Act, 2005, asking for status of mutation application, | ||
| + | | 5 | Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) | File a formal appeal or complaint against the Tahsildar' | ||
| + | | 6 | District Collector | Lodge a complaint with the District Collector' | ||
| + | | 7 | RTI First Appeal to First Appellate Authority | If PIO did not respond to RTI within 30 days or gave an unsatisfactory reply, file a [[/ | ||
| + | | 8 | Maharashtra State Information Commission | If first appeal is also unsatisfactory, | ||
| + | | 9 | Civil Court (if title is disputed) | If the mutation is refused because of a title dispute — rather than a procedural delay — a civil suit for declaration of title may be needed. Consult a lawyer. | Last resort for genuine title disputes | | ||
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| + | ===== Copy-paste complaint template ===== | ||
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| + | Replace the text in square brackets with your own details before sending. | ||
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| + | To, | ||
| + | The Talathi, | ||
| + | Village [Village Name], Taluka [Taluka Name], | ||
| + | District [District Name], Maharashtra — [PIN Code] | ||
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| + | Date: [DD/ | ||
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| + | Subject: Application for ferfar mutation / correction of 7/12 extract — Survey No. [Survey / Gat Number], Village [Village Name] | ||
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| + | Respected Sir / Madam, | ||
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| + | I, [Your Full Name], son/ | ||
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| + | The current 7/12 extract for the above survey number shows the following error / pending entry: | ||
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| + | Existing entry: [State exactly what is currently shown on the 7/12] | ||
| + | Correct / required entry: [State exactly what should be shown] | ||
| + | Reason for change: [Sale after registered deed / Inheritance after death / Spelling correction / Other — briefly explain] | ||
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| + | I am attaching the following documents in support of this application: | ||
| + | 1. Copy of the current 7/12 extract (downloaded from bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in) | ||
| + | 2. Copy of the current 8A extract | ||
| + | 3. [Registered Sale Deed dated [Date] registered at Sub-Registrar, | ||
| + | 4. Copy of Aadhaar card of applicant | ||
| + | 5. Latest property tax receipt | ||
| + | 6. [Any other supporting document] | ||
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| + | I request you to kindly initiate the ferfar / correction entry for the above survey number, issue a public notice as required, and update the 7/12 after the notice period if no valid objection is received. | ||
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| + | Please provide me with a dated acknowledgment of this application. | ||
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| + | Yours faithfully, | ||
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| + | [Your Full Name] | ||
| + | [Your Address] | ||
| + | Mobile: [Your Mobile Number] | ||
| + | Date: [DD/ | ||
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| + | [For RTI follow-up — attach this section to an RTI application if no action is taken] | ||
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| + | RTI Application to: | ||
| + | The Public Information Officer, | ||
| + | Office of the Taluka Inspector of Land Records / Tahsildar, | ||
| + | Taluka [Taluka Name], District [District Name], Maharashtra | ||
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| + | Under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, I request the following information: | ||
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| + | 1. Current status of my ferfar / correction application for Survey No. [Survey No.], Village [Village], submitted on [Date], acknowledgment number [Number if available]. | ||
| + | 2. A copy of any order, note, or entry passed in connection with the above application. | ||
| + | 3. If no action has been taken, the specific reasons for the delay. | ||
| + | 4. Name and designation of the officer responsible for processing the application. | ||
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| + | RTI fee of Rs. 10 is enclosed by [Indian Postal Order / demand draft / court fee stamp — as applicable to your submission method]. | ||
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| + | [Your Name, Address, Date] | ||
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| + | ===== When RTI can help ===== | ||
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| + | The Talathi, Circle Officer, Tahsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer, and the District Collector are all public authorities under the RTI Act, 2005. The revenue department' | ||
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| + | Use RTI when: | ||
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| + | * **Your ferfar application is stuck:** If the Talathi has your application and acknowledgment receipt but weeks have passed with no update, an RTI asking for the current status and any orders passed often prompts immediate action. Offices know that a documented RTI creates accountability. | ||
| + | * **You want copies of old ferfar entries:** You can ask for copies of all ferfar (mutation) entries for your survey number going back several years. This is particularly useful when a dispute arises about who owned the land in the past, or to check whether an unauthorised mutation was made in your name without your knowledge. | ||
| + | * **Your correction application was verbally rejected without a written order:** Ask the PIO for a copy of any written order passed on your application. If there is no written order, that itself is a procedural failure you can raise in a first appeal. | ||
| + | * **You suspect an error or fraud in the 7/12:** Ask for the certified copy of the ferfar entry, the underlying documents on which it was based, and the name of the officer who certified it. This creates a record trail that is essential if you need to approach a court later. See also our guide on [[/ | ||
| + | * **The Tahsildar or SDO is not responding to your representation: | ||
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| + | For a broader guide on land records and RTI, see our article on [[/ | ||
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| + | ===== When RTI will not help ===== | ||
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| + | * **Title disputes between private parties:** If the real problem is that two people are claiming ownership of the same piece of land, RTI can only help you get copies of records and orders. It cannot decide title. That requires a civil court or a Revenue Tribunal proceeding. | ||
| + | * **Errors introduced by a private document:** If your sale deed itself was drafted with a wrong name or area, the Talathi cannot correct the 7/12 without first having the deed rectified. A rectification deed must be executed and registered before the land record can be updated. RTI will not fix the deed. | ||
| + | * **Private housing society records:** Co-operative [[/ | ||
| + | * **Disputes with private builders:** If your issue is about a private developer' | ||
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| + | ===== Common mistakes to avoid ===== | ||
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| + | * **Not getting a written acknowledgment from the Talathi:** Always insist on a dated, signed receipt for your application. Without it, you have no proof that you applied, and it becomes very difficult to follow up or file RTI citing a specific application date. | ||
| + | * **Using the free unsigned 7/12 for official purposes:** The free download from bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in carries a clear disclaimer that it is for information only. Banks and courts require the digitally signed version from digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in. Submitting the wrong version can delay your loan approval or case filing. | ||
| + | * **Assuming e-Mutation was triggered automatically after registration: | ||
| + | * **Missing the objection notice period on Aapli Chawadi:** Once the Talathi posts a mutation notice on Aapli Chawadi, neighbours and interested parties can object within the notice period. If you are the one whose mutation is being processed, monitor the notice and be ready to respond if someone files a false objection. The deadline on the notice is strict — late objections are not entertained. | ||
| + | * **Filing an RTI at the wrong office:** RTI for land records should go to the PIO of the Taluka Inspector of Land Records or the Tahsildar' | ||
| + | * **Attempting to correct a 7/12 without fixing the underlying deed first:** If your sale deed has an error and you try to fix only the 7/12, the Talathi will likely refuse or the correction will be reversed later. Sort out the deed with a rectification deed (executed and registered at the Sub-Registrar Office) before approaching the Talathi for a record correction. | ||
| + | * **Confusing mutation with proof of ownership: | ||
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| + | ===== Official links ===== | ||
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| + | ===== Frequently asked questions ===== | ||
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| + | ==== What is a 7/12 extract (Saat Baara Utara) in Maharashtra? | ||
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| + | The 7/12 extract, locally called Saat Baara Utara or Satbara Utara, is Maharashtra' | ||
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| + | ==== What is ferfar (feriphar) and why does it matter? ==== | ||
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| + | Ferfar is the mutation entry recorded in Maharashtra' | ||
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| + | ==== How long does ferfar mutation take in Maharashtra? | ||
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| + | A standard mutation with no objections typically takes around 30 days from the date of application: | ||
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| + | ==== How do I correct a wrong name or spelling error on my 7/12? ==== | ||
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| + | Visit your local Talathi office with a written application, | ||
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| + | ==== Can I apply for mutation online in Maharashtra? | ||
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| + | Yes. Maharashtra has an automated e-Mutation system where, after property registration at a Sub-Registrar Office, a mutation request is triggered automatically through the Department of Registration and Stamps portal (igrmaharashtra.gov.in). For cases not linked to fresh registration — such as inheritance or gift — you can apply through the Aaplesarkar portal (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in) or by visiting the Talathi office. You can track ferfar status at the Mahabhulekh portal (bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in) or through the Digital Satbara portal (digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in). | ||
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| + | ==== When should I use RTI to fix a 7/12 or ferfar problem? ==== | ||
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| + | Use RTI when your mutation application has been pending without action for several weeks beyond the expected processing time, when you have not received any written response or acknowledgment, | ||
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| + | ==== Is the free 7/12 from Mahabhulekh valid for bank loans and courts? ==== | ||
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| + | No. The free unsigned 7/12 available on bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in is for general information only and is not legally valid for bank loan applications or court proceedings. For those purposes, you need a digitally signed 7/12 from the Digital Satbara portal (digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in), | ||
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