Also called: Satbara utara, Saat baara, 7/12 utara, VF 7/12
Satbara: Maharashtra's record of rights for land, combining Village Form 7 (holder, area, rights and loans) and Form 12 (crops). Gujarat also uses a 7/12 record.
How it works and what to check
Form 7 names the occupants, the survey or gat number, area, assessment, tenancy and any loans or charges noted against the land. Form 12 records crops and land use. Mutation entries (ferfar) explain how the record changed.
Maharashtra issues digitally signed 7/12 extracts online. For land within city survey limits, the property card takes the place of the 7/12.
Before buying, read the 7/12 for other names, bank charges in the 'other rights' column and pending mutation entries, and match the area with the deed.
Common questions
What does 7/12 mean?
It refers to Village Forms 7 and 12 of Maharashtra's land records, which together form the record of rights for a piece of land.
Does a 7/12 prove ownership?
It is a revenue record and strong evidence of rights, but title rests on registered deeds. Read both.