A Tamil Nadu village land record listing ownership, extent and classification of land in a village, such as wet (nanjai) or dry (punjai) land. It is now issued online with patta.
How it works and what to check
Chitta was maintained by the village administrative officer. Since Tamil Nadu put revenue records online, patta and chitta are usually obtained together as one extract.
Check that the owner, survey number and extent match the seller's deed.
Common questions
What is the difference between patta and chitta?
Patta records who holds the land; chitta records the land's details by village. They are now issued together in Tamil Nadu.
Where do I get chitta?
From Tamil Nadu's online revenue services, or the taluk office.