Land in India has always been more than just property — it’s a symbol of service, status, and legacy. Before Indian independence, Andhra Pradesh had several land-grant systems such as Inam Lands, Shotriyam Dars, and Reddi Garu Lands, created by local kings and later recognized by the British land administration.These lands maintained temple services, village administration, and social welfare.This blog focuses exclusively on Inam Lands, their purpose, legal recognition, British administrative transformation, and post-independence changes.

A Register of Holdings (RH Copy) in Andhra Pradesh is an official land revenue document issued by the Revenue Department that records survey number–wise land holdings, ownership details, land extent, and land classification.

A Manual Encumbrance Certificate (Manual EC) in Andhra Pradesh is a physically issued, government-certified record from the Sub-Registrar Office that lists all registered transactions, loans, and charges on a property for a specific period. In this real case study from Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, a Manual EC helped a buyer clear a bank objection and proceed with his home loan approval without repeated visits to the Sub-Registrar Office.

A Manual Certified Copy in Andhra Pradesh is a physically issued, government-certified duplicate of a registered property document, typically required for old registrations that are not available digitally. In this real case study, a Manual Certified Copy helped an NRI owner clear a title verification issue and move forward with his property plans without visiting India

A Signed Encumbrance Certificate (Signed EC / Certified EC) in Andhra Pradesh is the official, digitally signed version of the Encumbrance Certificate issued by the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO), Government of Andhra Pradesh. It lists all registered transactions, mortgages, bank loans, and legal liabilities recorded on a property. In this real case study from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, a Signed EC helped a buyer uncover a hidden financial charge, stop a risky deal, and secure the right property.

A Gujarat Property Card (or City Survey Property Card) is one of the most important land ownership records maintained by the Gujarat Revenue Department.