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ROR-1B (1B) & Pattadar Passbook Details from Bhu Bharati

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What is ROR-1B (1B) and the Pattadar Passbook?

ROR-1B, usually searched as “1B”, is the Record of Rights (Form 1B) register of the Telangana Revenue Department, maintained on the Bhu Bharati portal (often spelt “Bhu Bharathi”). For each survey number and khata it records the pattadar (landowner), father/husband's name, extent, classification, land type, market value and transaction status.

The Pattadar Passbook is the landowner's passbook for those holdings, identified by the PPB number that appears in the 1B record. This tool fetches the 1B details by district, mandal, village, survey number and khata number. It shows the record; it does not issue a certified copy or a passbook.

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ROR-1B (Record of Rights) from Bhu Bharati Telangana

What is ROR-1B?

ROR-1B stands for Record of Rights — Form 1B, a statutory land revenue register maintained by the Telangana Revenue Department through the Bhu Bharati portal. It is the official document that establishes who holds rights over a specific land parcel in the state. The ROR-1B records the pattadar (landowner), land extent, survey number, classification (wet/dry/NALA), market value, and transaction status for every revenue survey number across Telangana's 33 districts.

Under the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Passbooks Act, the ROR-1B is the definitive document of land ownership. All mutations, transactions, and government land acquisitions are recorded in this register.

What Information Does ROR-1B Contain?

  • Pattadar / Authorised Person Name: The registered landowner in revenue records (in Telugu and English)
  • Father / Husband's Name: Identification of the pattadar as recorded in revenue registers
  • Khata Number: The revenue account number linking the owner to their survey numbers
  • PPB Number: Pattadar Passbook Number — the digitised identity in Bhu Bharati
  • eKYC Status: Whether the pattadar's Aadhaar is linked and verified
  • Total Extent (Ac. Gts): Land area in acres and guntas
  • Survey No. / Sub-Division No.: The revenue survey identifier
  • Land Status: NALA (Non-Agricultural Land Assessment) or agricultural designation
  • Nature of Land: Houses, Wet land, Dry land, etc.
  • Classification: Metta/Dry, Tari/Wet, etc.
  • Land Type: NALA Land, Patta Land, Government Land, etc.
  • Market Value (INR): Government-assessed market value for the survey number
  • Transaction Status: Whether the property is prohibited for registration transactions

How to Search ROR-1B on Bhu Bharati

  1. Select District: Choose from 33 districts of Telangana
  2. Select Mandal: Mandals within the selected district
  3. Select Village: Revenue villages within the mandal
  4. Select Survey No.: Survey numbers available for the village (fetched live from Bhu Bharati)
  5. Select Khata Number: Khata numbers linked to the selected survey (fetched live)
  6. Click Search: The system fetches the complete ROR-1B record from Bhu Bharati

ROR-1B vs Pahani — What's the Difference?

In Telangana's Bhu Bharati system, ROR-1B and Pahani contain the same underlying data but serve different administrative purposes:

  • ROR-1B (Record of Rights): The formal statutory register maintained under the Telangana Rights in Land Act. It is the legal document of ownership used in courts, revenue proceedings, and government acquisitions.
  • Pahani (Adangal/Village Account): The village-level revenue register that records ownership, classification, and crop details. It's the working document used by Village Revenue Officers (VROs) and Tahsildars.
  • Pattadar Passbook: The digitised landowner identity card linked to the PPB number in Bhu Bharati.

All three draw from the same Bhu Bharati database — the ROR-1B is the authoritative legal version while the Pahani is the operational version.

Why is ROR-1B Important for Property Buyers?

  • Legal Proof of Ownership: ROR-1B is accepted by courts as presumptive evidence of land rights. It is the strongest revenue record for establishing ownership.
  • Pre-Purchase Due Diligence: Always verify the seller's name matches the ROR-1B pattadar before agreeing to purchase.
  • Bank Loan Verification: Banks and financial institutions require ROR-1B for agricultural land loan processing.
  • Government Compensation: During land acquisition, compensation is paid based on the ownership recorded in ROR-1B.
  • Prohibited Status Alert: If the ROR shows "Prohibited for transaction", the land cannot be registered — avoid such properties.

ROR-1B Coverage in Telangana

Bhu Bharati maintains ROR-1B records for all revenue villages across Telangana:

  • 33 Districts: Including Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Sangareddy, Medak, Nalgonda, Warangal Urban, Warangal Rural, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam, and all others
  • 605 Mandals: Every mandal across the state
  • 10,800+ Revenue Villages: Survey-level records with khata and pattadar details

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ROR-1B the same as Pahani in Telangana?

Yes and no. Both ROR-1B and Pahani contain the same land ownership data from the Bhu Bharati system. However, ROR-1B (Record of Rights — Form 1B) is the formal statutory register maintained under the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Passbooks Act. The Pahani (also called Adangal) is the village-level revenue account that includes additional agricultural details. For property transactions and legal purposes, the ROR-1B is the more authoritative document.

Can ROR-1B be used as proof of ownership in court?

The ROR-1B is presumptive evidence of ownership under the Telangana land laws. It is accepted by courts as strong evidence of land rights, though it is not conclusive proof of title (that requires a registered sale deed and EC). For agricultural land disputes, the ROR-1B is often the primary document courts rely on. Always combine ROR-1B verification with an EC check and registered deed verification for complete due diligence.

What does "Land Type: NALA Land" mean in ROR-1B?

NALA stands for Non-Agricultural Land Assessment. When land is classified as "NALA Land" in the ROR-1B, it means the land has been officially converted from agricultural to non-agricultural use and is assessed for non-agricultural revenue. This is required before any construction or non-agricultural activity can take place on the land. If you're buying land for residential or commercial use, check that NALA conversion is completed.

How do I check if the ROR-1B record is up to date?

ROR-1B records on Bhu Bharati are updated after every mutation is processed by the revenue department. However, there can be delays of weeks to months between a sale deed registration and the ROR update. To verify if the record is current: (1) check the transaction status, (2) compare the pattadar name with the latest sale deed, and (3) cross-verify with the Bhu Bharati EC which shows the most recent transactions.

What is the difference between ROR-1B and EC?

ROR-1B shows current ownership and land classification — who owns the land right now, its extent, type, and market value. The EC (Encumbrance Certificate) shows the transaction history — all registered documents (sale deeds, mortgages, releases, gift deeds) on the property over a specific time period. For complete due diligence, you need both: ROR-1B confirms current ownership and EC reveals any encumbrances or claims.