Definition
A Patta Order Copy is an official document issued by the Tahsildar under the Tamil Nadu Revenue Department recording the approval of a change to a patta. This change may be a patta transfer after a sale, a name change following inheritance or gift, or a subdivision when a single survey number is split among multiple owners. While the Patta itself shows the current ownership position, the Patta Order Copy is the underlying order that authorised that position. This makes it especially useful for buyers doing due diligence, banks processing loans, and owners who want to confirm that their land records in Tamil Nadu are correct and up to date.
How to Download Patta Order Copy Online in Tamil Nadu?
You can easily download the Patta Order Copy using mypatta
Steps to Download the Patta Order Copy Online:
- Open mypatta and log in or sign up if needed.
- Ensure "Tamil Nadu" is selected as the state, then tap the "Patta Order Copy"
- Enter the Application ID
- Tap on "Get Document"
- Once the Patta Order Copy is ready, tap "View Document". You can now save, share, or download the order copy as a PDF on your device.
Information Contained in a Patta Order Copy
- Order Number & Date – Unique reference of the Tahsildar's order
- District, Taluk & Village – Administrative location of the property
- Old Patta Number – The patta number before the transfer or change
- New Patta Number – The patta number issued after approval
- Survey Number & Subdivision Number – Identity of the land parcel affected
- Extent of Land – Area recorded in hectares or acres
- Applicant / Owner Name – Person in whose favour the order was passed
- Nature of Transaction – Sale, gift, settlement, inheritance, or subdivision
- Issuing Authority – Signature and seal of the Tahsildar
Role and Purpose of the Patta Order Copy in Tamil Nadu
- Proof of Transfer – Confirms that ownership was formally updated in revenue records
- Title Chain Support – Links the previous patta holder to the current one
- Subdivision Evidence – Shows how a parent survey number was split into subdivisions
- Loan Documentation – Banks may ask for the order copy when patta details differ from the sale deed
- Dispute Resolution – Serves as evidence in boundary, inheritance, and partition disputes
- Record Correction – Helps identify where an error entered the record if the patta looks wrong
Difference Between Patta, Chitta and Patta Order Copy
Patta is the land ownership record showing the owner's name, survey number, subdivision, and extent. Chitta records the land classification and revenue details, such as whether the land is wetland (Nanjai) or dryland (Punjai). The Patta Order Copy is neither of these — it is the administrative order that authorised a change to the patta. If the Patta is the result, the Order Copy is the reason behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 1. What is a Patta Order Copy in Tamil Nadu?+
It is the official order issued by the Tahsildar approving a patta transfer, name change, or subdivision in the revenue records.
- 2. Which details do I need to download the order copy? +
You only need the Application ID
- 3. How is a Patta Order Copy different from a Patta+
The Patta shows current ownership, while the Order Copy is the order that authorised that ownership change.
- 4. Is the Patta Order Copy accepted as legal proof? +
It is an official revenue department document and is commonly used to support property transactions and legal verification
- 5. What should I do if my patta transfer order is not available online? +
Confirm that the transfer application has been approved, then check with the concerned Taluk office if the record has not yet been digitised.
Aditya
Real Estate Content Specialist
Aditya is a real estate content specialist with 4+ years of experience in property documentation and land records. He writes easy-to-understand content on ownership verification and digital land records.
