Land Safety Check 2026

The 5-Step Land Safety Check (2026 Edition)

Before you pay any advance, complete these 5 digital verifications on the Meebhoomi portal.

Step 1: Check 1-B for Legal Ownership

The 1-B (Record of Rights) is the "Identity Card" of the land.

• Action: Get the seller's Khata Number or Aadhaar Number.
• Verification: Ensure the name on the screen matches the seller's ID exactly.
• 2026 Update: Look for the 14-digit Bhu-Aadhar (ULPIN). This unique ID confirms the land is digitally verified and mapped by the government.

Step 2: Check Adangal for "Quiet Possession"

Ownership doesn't always mean the seller has control of the land. The Adangal shows who is actually on the ground.

• Verification: Check the "Cultivator" column. If it lists a name other than the seller, there may be a "Tenant Dispute" or an "Adverse Possession" claim.
• Check Soil & Water: The Adangal also confirms if the land is "Wet" (Magani) or "Dry" (Metta), which affects its market value.

Step 3: Screen the 22-A Prohibited List

This is where most buyers lose their money. Prohibited lands (Section 22-A) cannot be registered.

• New Year 2026 Update: The AP Government recently removed private patta lands and lands for ex-servicemen/freedom fighters from this list.
• Action: If a survey number was previously blocked, check it again! It might now be "Freehold." However, ensure it doesn't still show as "Endowment" (Temple) or "Waqf" land.

Step 4: Verify the Digital Map (FMB)

Don't just look at the physical fence; look at the G-Map.

• Action: Click on "Village Map/FMB" and enter the Survey Number.
• The Check: Compare the digital sketch to the physical boundaries. In 2026, the government uses Drone-based Resurveys (Naksha) to ensure these maps are accurate within 5 centimeters.
• Watch out for: "Sub-divisions." If the seller is selling 2 acres out of a 5-acre plot, ensure a "Mutation" has been initiated to give you a unique sub-division number.

Step 5: Link Aadhaar to Prevent "Double Registration"

Fraudsters often try to sell the same land to two different people. Linking Aadhaar is your "Digital Shield."

• Verification: Check the "Aadhaar Linking Status." If the land is correctly linked to the seller's Aadhaar, the sub-registrar's system will automatically block any attempt at a second, fraudulent sale.
• Analogy: Just as your ABC ID ensures your academic credits can't be stolen or duplicated, Aadhaar-linked land records ensure your property stays yours.

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