Understand about the Cadastral Maps in detail

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Explore how Cadastral Maps reveal precise land boundaries, ownership and much more!

If you want to purchase a property then you must understand the Cadastral Maps because it gives the exact status of the property that someone wants to purchase or invest. So, let’s understand in detail about the Cadastral Maps at a glance!

Introduction to Cadastral Maps

Cadastral Maps are also known as the Bhu Naksha. It is the digital form of the land records that shows the boundaries of different parts of the land based on the direction, area and length of the property.

Cadastral Maps are prepared by the state and the central government. The Department of Land Resources introduced the Digital India Land Records Monetization Programme back in the year 2008 to start maintaining the spatial, digital and textual forms of all the land records. After this unification of the system made by the Central Government, there are still some state governments that are still using their digitization programs.

In the year 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi developed a property survey program called SVAMITVA.

What are the different types of Cadastral Maps?

There are 5 types of Cadastral Maps and these run as:

3D Cadastral Maps: As the name suggests it is that type of Cadastral Maps that incorporates elevation and creates the 3- dimensional representation of the features and the parcels of the land. These types of Maps help in better planning, and visualisation

Satellite Imaginary based Cadastral Maps: These types of Maps incorporate satellite images to create accurate and updated visualizations. These types of maps use a high resolution of satellite images to provide the real time updates on the parcels of land and their features.

Digital Cadastral Maps: As the name suggests these types of the maps are most accessible maps as any online platform or application can provide information related to Cadastral Maps. These types of maps represent the maps in a digital form which makes a quick, and easy analysis of the data related to the land.

Traditional Paper Cadastral Maps: These maps are the paper based old form of the maps that are physically accessible and available to the user. These maps can be easily archived from the historical records.

Geographic Information System Cadastral Map: These types of maps use GIS technology. These maps offer an interactive layer of information on the top of a base map users can also analyze the spatial relations and the other features of the land.

Importance of the Cadastral Map

Due to bringing the plethora of advantages to the table, the Cadastral Maps attach a lot of importance which runs as follows:

Establishing Property Boundaries:

With the help of the Cadastral Map the boundaries of both the private and the public properties can be established. Cadastral Maps use the Geographic Information System (GIS) to mark these boundaries.

Establishes Property Perspectives:

With the help of the Cadastral Maps not only the boundaries of the properties can be established, but also the tax assessments, dimensions, and the topographic features of the property.

Establishes Legal Rights:

Cadastral Maps allows to establishment of the legal rights of the owners of the property.

Evaluating the value of the property:

Cadastral Maps allows to evaluation of the value of the property hence giving the homebuyer an added layer of advantage to choose the right value of the property.

Administration of the Property:

Cadastral Maps allows the administration of the property and the management of the taxes accordingly.

Miscellaneous:

Apart from all the above-mentioned importance the Cadastral Maps also allow to establish the of land financing, policy-making, land readjustment, property tax collection, and the transfer of development rights.

Details in a Cadastral Map

As we have already discussed the details of the Cadastral Map are as follows:

Name of the Village/Town:

The name of the village/town where the land is situated is provided under a Cadastral Map.

Khata Number:

The Khata Number is the parcel of the land that is assigned to a Plot and this Khata Number is visible on the Cadastral Map.

Ownership Land:

The ownership details of the land are also visible on the Cadastral Map.

Use of the Land and its Classification:

The use of the land is also displayed on the Cadastral Map. Whether the use of the land is agricultural, commercial, residential and industrial.

Dimensions and Boundaries:

The dimensions of the property and its demarcation are pointed out in the Cadastral Map.

Encumbrances:

If the property is free from any charge, mortgage, or lien affecting the land or if the property is affected by any rights of way or any restrictive covenants.

Benefits of the Cadastral Map

There are a lot of benefits attached to the Cadastral Map and these are as follows:

Ownership of the Property:

A Cadastral Map helps in establishing the ownership of the property for prospective homebuyers and investors because it establishes clear documentation on the property as to the owner of the property.

Establishes Boundaries:

This is the continuation of the above point that a Cadastral Map helps in making the homebuyers understand that they are getting the right thing for which they are paying.

Applicable Laws:

The help of the Cadastral Map allows the homebuyer to understand the applicable laws, rules, regulations, zoning laws, zoning restrictions, building codes, and other legal considerations that can affect the use of the land.

Confidentiality:

Cadastral Maps is the most reliable document as it has been prepared by the government authorities that give the right amount of protection and confidentiality to the homebuyers about the genuineness of the property.

Time-Saving:

Cadastral Map is a time-saving tool for obtaining information related to the property. The person wanting to access the information is only required to visit the online portal on their desktop or mobile and within a couple of seconds, they will be able to access the information.

What are the reasons for keeping the Cadastral Maps updated?

We have already understood the importance of the Cadastral Maps and this is why it is very important to keep these documents updated. The reasons being:

Updated Records:

With the help of the Cadastral Map the whole information related to the property can be visible and keeping these records updated in the textual records because it will display the updated information in the digital records.

Accurate Information:

Cadastral Maps displays accurate information as they are updated with the updation in the information and this is the reason that Cadastral Maps provides accurate information.

Lesser Disputes:

Cadastral Maps reduce the disputes of the land because it establish the ownership and the boundaries of the properties. With the help of these Maps, the chances of misunderstandings can be reduced because all the information is available online.

The Process of Viewing Online Cadastral Maps

Cadastral Maps in Madhya Pradesh

The process of viewing the Cadastral Maps Online is as follows:

Visiting the Online Portal:

Visit the online website of the Commissioner of Land Records, Madhya Pradesh. And choosing the Land Parcel Map option to view online Cadastral Maps.

Viewing/Downloading the Map:

In the next step of this process the person will be given the option to choose either download or view for the chosen location of the Madhya Pradesh.

Providing the Relevant Details:

The person will be required to provide the information related to the property for which the Cadastral Map is required to be provided.

Obtaining the Results:

At the end the person is required to click on the Submit button to obtain the results.

Cadastral Maps in Maharashtra

The process of viewing the Cadastral Maps Online is as follows:

Visiting the Online Portal:

Visit the online website of Bhu Naksha, Maharashtra. And finding the Cadastral Map details option.

Providing the Relevant Details:

Obtaining the Results:

At the end the desired Cadastral Map will be displayed.

Cadastral Maps in Uttar Pradesh

The process of viewing the Cadastral Maps Online is as follows:

Visiting the Online Portal:

Visit the online website of Bhu Naksha, Uttar Pradesh. And finding the Cadastral Map details option.

Providing the Relevant Details:

The person will be required to provide the information related to the property for which the Cadastral Map is required to be provided. For instance: Tehsil, Village, District and the preferred location for which the Cadastral Map is being picked up. After filing all the information click on ‘Show Land Details’.

Obtaining the Results:

At the end the information related to whether the property is a residential property or an agricultural property is displayed.

Cadastral Maps in Haryana

The process of viewing the Cadastral Maps Online is as follows:

Visiting the Online Portal:

Visit the online website of Jamabandhi. Click on the Cadastral Map and then option View Cadastral Maps.

Providing the Relevant Details:

After clicking on the View Cadastral Map the person will be taken to the Digital Land Records page.

Obtaining the details:

At the end the person will be directed to the next page where they will be required to click on the menu and import the details of the property with the help of the Khata or Khewat number.

Cadastral Maps in Rajasthan

The process of viewing the Cadastral Maps Online is as follows:

Visiting the Online Portal:

Visit the online website of Bhu Naksha, Rajasthan. And then finding the Cadastral Map details option.

Providing the Relevant Details:

Obtaining the Results:

At the end click on the Nakal option to obtain the results. The applicant/person may also choose the option Shown PDF to obtain a copy of the Cadastral Map in PDF.

Cadastral Maps in Himachal Pradesh

The process of viewing the Cadastral Maps Online is as follows:

Visiting the Online Portal:

Visit the online website of Bhu Naksha, Himachal Pradesh. And then finding the Cadastral Map details option.

Providing the Relevant Details:

Obtaining the Results:

At the end the desired Cadastral Map will be displayed.

Cadastral Maps in Odisha

The process of viewing the Cadastral Maps Online is as follows:

Visiting the Online Portal:

Visit the online website of Bhu Naksha, Odisha. And finding the Cadastral Map details option.

Providing the Relevant Details:

Obtaining the Results:

At the end the desired Cadastral Map will be displayed.

Difference between the Topological and Cadastral Maps

Topological Maps are created from topological surveys which are conducted at different scales. These Maps reveal diverse elevations and features of the land while the Cadastral Maps work to define the government and private boundaries.

What is a Cadastral Plan?

A cadastre is based on a Cadastral Plan. Cadastral Plans are based on the survey plan and these survey plans are prepared by the licensor or the surveyors. This licensor/surveyor prepares the survey plans by visiting and measuring the land in person. Therefore, these survey plans are static because it has measured and recorded the boundaries of the property at the time of the new property.

Difference between Cadastral Plan and Cadastral Maps

A Cadastral Map is the combination of two or more Cadastral Plans. However, the Cadastral Plan is not based on the Cadastral Maps.
A Cadastral Map has no legislative backing while a Cadastral Plan has a legislative back.
Cadastral Maps are the most widely used maps in the world as it is created on Public Demand while Cadastral Plans are not.

Conclusion

A Cadastral Map helps in understanding the original details of the property whether it is about the boundaries, village, town, owners or the location of the property. With the help of this the disputes related to the property can be curbed and this is why it becomes an essential element of the property transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions on Cadastral Maps

Q1. What is the full meaning of Cadastral?

Ans1. The Cadastral is the map that depicts the boundaries, showing property boundaries, sub-division lines and other data.

Q2. What is the unit of the Cadastral Map?

Ans2. The area of the Cadastral Map can be extended to or greater than 0.5 hectares.

Q3. Why is a Cadastral Map used?

Ans3. It is a scaled map that depicts the boundaries, borders and a unique identifier for every unit of the real estate property.

Q4. Who prepares Cadastral Map in India?

Ans4. A Cadastral Map is prepared by the National Mapping Agency under the Department of Science and Technology.

Q5. What is the ratio of the Cadastral Map?

Ans5. A Cadastral Map ranges between 1:500 and 1:2,500

Q6. What is a Cadastral Village?

Ans6. A Cadastral Village map shows the land parcels and the survey numbers sequentially.

Q7. Is a Cadastral Map an example of a Scale Map?

Ans7. A Cadastral Map is a Large Scale Map

Q8. Who invented Cadastral Maps?

Ans8. The Great Napolene invented the Cadastral Maps for France

Q9. What is a Cadastral Plan?

Ans9. A Cadastral Plan is a document prepared by the land surveyor that shows the graphic a Plan in lot about other surrounding plots.

Q10. What is the difference between a Topographic Map and a Cadastral Map?

Ans10. Topographic Maps are prepared and based on the topological surveys and the Cadastral Maps are prepared to display the boundaries of the property.

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