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To correct a wrong name in a land record, apply in writing to the tehsildar (or the revenue officer your state names) for correction of a clerical error, quote the wrong entry exactly, state the correct one, and attach proof that both names belong to the same person. That proof is usually your title deed, an older copy of the record, your ID and a one-and-the-same-person affidavit. Fill in the details below and this tool writes the full application, with the proof list and the abroad route built in.

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Where and to whom

File it with the revenue office of the tehsil where the land is.

Punjab: a clerical correction of a jamabandi entry is commonly called a fard badar. The patwari reports on it before the revenue officer orders the change.

The land

What is wrong

Copy the wrong entry exactly as the record shows it — letter for letter.

Corrections

Correction 1

Applicant

Proof you will attach

Papers that show one person under both names. The more independent sources agree, the faster the order.

Filing from abroad

A narrow authority letter, limited to filing this correction and collecting the order, is enough — a correction does not need a general power of attorney. Ask the tehsil early whether it wants the affidavit on Indian stamp paper, or stamped after it arrives.

Signing

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To,
The Tehsildar,
Tehsil / taluka [Tehsil],
District [District], Punjab

Date: [date]

Subject: Application for correction of clerical error (fard badar) in the Jamabandi — Village [Village], Khasra / killa number [number]

Respected Sir / Madam,

1. I, [Your full name], S/o [father's / husband's name], resident of [address], submit this application. I am a recorded owner / co-owner of the land described below.

2. Details of the land:
   Village: [Village]
   Tehsil / taluka: [Tehsil]
   District: [District], Punjab
   Khasra / killa number: [number(s)]
   Khewat / khata / account no.: [number]
   Record with the error: [record and year / mutation no.]

3. In the said record, the following entry is wrong:
   (a) Spelling of the name:
       As recorded: "[entry exactly as recorded]"
       Correct: "[correct entry]"

4. This is a clerical error that occurred while writing the name in the record, most likely in transliteration from the local script. Both names refer to one and the same person, as shown by the documents enclosed. The correction is clerical only and does not change any share, area or right in the land, or affect any other person's interest.

5. I therefore request you to kindly:
   (a) call for the report of the village revenue official and correct the entry in the Jamabandi as stated above;
   (b) issue notice to any person whose interest may be affected, if you consider it necessary; and
   (c) give me / my authorised representative a copy of the order and of the corrected record.

6. I live abroad, and this application is filed on my behalf by [Representative's name] ([relationship]), [address and phone], whom I have authorised by the enclosed letter, limited to filing this correction, attending any inquiry and collecting the order.

7. Declaration: I declare that the facts stated above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, that nothing material has been concealed, and that no dispute about this land or this name is pending in any court to my knowledge. I will produce the original documents whenever asked.

Place: [Place]

Yours faithfully,

____________________
[Your full name]
through [Representative's name] (authorised representative)
Phone / WhatsApp: [phone with country code]
Email: [email]

Enclosures:
1. Copy of the current Jamabandi showing the wrong entry (marked)
2. Copy of the title document showing the correct name
3. Copy of an older Jamabandi showing the correct name
4. Copy of passport (and OCI card, if any)
5. Copy of Aadhaar / PAN / voter ID
6. Affidavit that both names refer to one and the same person, sworn before a notary at [city, country] and apostilled
7. Authority letter in favour of [representative], with their ID

Anything in [square brackets] still needs filling. Nothing you type leaves this page.

A draft to adapt — not legal advice. Every state’s land revenue law has its own correction provision, form, fee and officer; Section 155 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code is one example. Ask the tehsil which format it accepts, keep the dated receipt, and check that the online record actually shows the correction after the order.

How to use it

  1. Pick the state and the officer, and enter the village, khasra or survey number, khata number and the record that has the error.
  2. Copy the wrong entry letter for letter, type the correct one, and choose why they differ: a spelling slip, an anglicised passport spelling, initials, or a real name change.
  3. Tick the proof you will attach. If you live abroad, choose how the affidavit is signed and who will file it for you.
  4. Download in Word or copy it, sign it, and file it with self-attested copies. Get a dated receipt, then check the online record after the order.

How do you write an application for name correction in land records?

Address it to the tehsildar of the tehsil where the land is. Give the village, khasra or survey number and khata number, quote the wrong entry exactly as the record shows it, state the correct name, and explain why it is wrong. Say that the correction does not change any share, area or right in the land.

Ask the officer to call for the patwari's or talathi's report, correct the entry and give you a copy of the order. Close with a declaration, your signature, and a numbered list of the documents attached.

Is it a correction or a name change?

It is a correction if the record got your name wrong, such as Gurprit for Gurpreet, a missing surname, initials, or a wrong father's name. You prove the right name from documents that already exist.

It is a name change if you now use a different name, after marriage or by gazette notification. Then you must also show the change itself, with the gazette notification or marriage certificate, and some states handle it as a mutation instead. The generator switches the wording and the proof list when you pick a change.

Which law allows correction of an error in the land record?

Every state's land revenue law has a provision for correcting errors in the record of rights, but the section and the officer differ. In Maharashtra, clerical errors in the record, including the 7/12, are corrected under Section 155 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. In Telangana, the Bhu Bharati Act, 2024 lets an affected person apply for rectification.

In Punjab and Haryana a clerical correction of a jamabandi entry is commonly called a fard badar. Elsewhere you will hear durusti, rectification or simply correction. The tehsil will tell you the local form and fee.

What documents prove the correct name?

Papers that show one person under both names: the current record with the wrong entry marked, your title document, an older record with the correct spelling, your passport, Aadhaar or PAN, and a one-and-the-same-person affidavit listing where each spelling appears.

Add the gazette notification or marriage certificate for a real name change, and the family member's ID or death certificate with a family tree if it is their name, or your father's name, that is wrong.

How do you correct a name in land records from abroad?

Sign the affidavit before a notary and get an apostille if your country is in the Hague Apostille Convention, or sign it at an Indian embassy or consulate. Courier the originals to a relative or lawyer in India, with a narrow authority letter limited to filing this correction and collecting the order. A correction does not need a general power of attorney.

Ask the tehsil early whether it wants the affidavit on Indian stamp paper or stamped after it arrives, since practice varies. Then check the online record yourself once the order is passed, because orders are sometimes passed but not entered.

Questions people ask

Write to the tehsildar, or the revenue officer your state names, asking for correction of a clerical error. Attach a copy of the wrong entry, your title deed, an older record showing the right spelling, your ID and an affidavit that both spellings refer to you. The patwari or talathi usually reports before the officer orders the correction.

In some states, partly. Several state portals take correction or rectification applications online; others take them only at the tehsil or a citizen service centre. The officer may still ask for the original documents.

Use the same application, choosing ‘Father's / husband's name’ as the wrong entry. Attach your father's ID or death certificate, a document showing his correct name (an older jamabandi, your passport or birth record), and a family tree. In Punjab and Haryana this is often called a fard badar.

Almost always. A one-and-the-same-person affidavit, sworn before a notary or oath commissioner, states that both names refer to you and lists the documents where each appears. From abroad, sign it before a notary with an apostille or at an Indian consulate.

There is no single national timeline. A simple clerical correction with clear documents is often done in a few weeks to a few months, depending on the state and the tehsil. If someone objects, it takes longer.

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