Property Card in Mumbai: What It Shows and How to Check It Online

A property card (malmatta patrak) records the land, its holder, area and encumbrances under a city survey number. How to view it online and why it matters when you buy.

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When we check a resale flat for a buyer, the property card is one of the land records we look at. Many buyers have never heard of it.

What a property card is

The property card, or malmatta patrak, is the land record for urban areas in Maharashtra. It typically shows:

The holder's name and changes of ownership
The city survey (CTS) number and plot details
Land area in square metres
Encumbrances and mutations
Some government loans, pending proceedings and land taxes

For a flat, the property card usually shows the land, not you. It still tells you a lot about the building.

How to view it online

Go to the Mahabhulekh land records website.
Choose your district.
Select the property card option.
Enter district, taluka, village and the survey details.

Why it matters for a flat buyer

For a flat in a society, the card usually stands in the name of the society or, if conveyance is not done, the builder or original landowner. That is a useful check on whether conveyance has happened.
Encumbrance entries can point to loans or disputes on the land.
Match the CTS number with the one in your agreement and the approved plans.

Also check the flat's title chain and Index II. See checking a resale flat's title and downloading Index II.

Frequently asked questions

What is a property card in Mumbai?

The land record for urban areas in Maharashtra, showing the holder, city survey number, area, encumbrances and mutations.

How can I check a property card online?

Through the Mahabhulekh land records website, by choosing the district and entering the location and survey details.

Sources

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so check your own case with a lawyer or CA.

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