How to get Old ROR in Andhra Pradesh
You can get the Old ROR online easily via mypatta without visiting the Sub-Registrar office.
- Open mypatta and log in or sign up if needed
- Go to property documents, ensure “Andhra Pradesh” is selected as the state, then tap the “Old ROR” icon.
- Enter required information.
- Tap “Search”
- Once the Old ROR is available to download, tap “View Document”. You can now save or share or download this document in PDF on your device.
What Does Boundary or Survey Verification Mean in a Land Transaction?
Boundary or survey verification means confirming whether the land described in the documents is the same land that exists on the ground. It checks the identity, location, extent and physical limits of the property.
This is different from ownership verification. Ownership verification checks whether a person has legal title to the land. Boundary or survey verification checks whether the land parcel has been correctly identified and whether its recorded details match the actual site.
In a land transaction in Andhra Pradesh, boundary or survey verification usually involves checking:
- village and mandal;
- survey number;
- sub-division number;
- khata or revenue-account details;
- recorded extent;
- land classification;
- ownership, tenancy or right entries;
- cultivation or enjoyment-related entries;
- adjoining survey numbers or neighbouring lands;
- FMB, LP Map or village map; and
- physical possession and site location.
For example, Old ROR 8A / 10(1) may show a particular survey number, extent and recorded right in the name of an earlier landholder. That may help trace the historical identity of the land. However, it must still be checked against current ROR-1B, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, FMB, LP Map and the actual land available at the site.
What Details Should Be Checked in Old ROR 8A / 10(1)?
Old ROR 8A / 10(1) should be checked carefully because it may contain historical revenue and rights-related details that help identify the land parcel.
| Detail in Old ROR 8A / 10(1) | What Should Be Checked | Why It Matters |
|---|
| Village and Mandal | Whether the record relates to the correct village and mandal | Similar survey numbers may exist in different villages |
| Form Type | Whether the record is Form 8A, Form 10(1), ROR-1B or another related record | Helps understand the nature of the entry being relied on |
| Survey Number | Whether the survey number matches the registered deed and current land records | Identifies the land parcel being verified |
| Sub-division Number | Whether the land was later divided, corrected or renumbered | Helps connect old and current survey records |
| Khata / Revenue Account Details | Whether the khata details correspond with the recorded landholder | Helps trace the revenue-record position |
| Recorded Extent | Whether the area in the old ROR matches the deed, current ROR-1B and survey records | Helps detect shortage, excess land or wrong parcel claims |
| Owner / Pattadar / Recorded Landholder | Whether the recorded name is connected with the present claimant through valid documents | Supports historical continuity, but does not prove boundary accuracy |
| Tenancy / Rights Entry | Whether any right, tenancy or interest is recorded against the land | May affect possession, use or title-related verification |
| Cultivation Details | Whether cultivation or enjoyment-related details match the land history | May support factual use of the land |
| Land Classification | Whether the land is agricultural, assigned, government, patta land, converted land or otherwise classified | May affect use, transferability and verification |
| Remarks or Special Entries | Whether any dispute, restriction, correction or revenue note is recorded | May affect reliance on the record |
A mismatch in survey number, extent, village, classification or recorded name should not be ignored. It may indicate an old entry, subdivision, correction, mutation delay, wrong parcel identification or boundary dispute.
How to Compare Old ROR 8A / 10(1) With Current Survey and Land Records?
Old ROR 8A / 10(1) should be compared with current Andhra Pradesh land and survey records before it is used for boundary verification.
The following checks can be followed:
- Start with the village, mandal and district mentioned in Old ROR 8A / 10(1).
- Note the form type, survey number, sub-division number, khata details, recorded extent, land classification and right or cultivation entries.
- Compare the old survey number and sub-division number with current ROR-1B and Mee Bhoomi land-record details.
- Check whether the survey number was later subdivided, corrected, renumbered or affected by resurvey.
- Compare the extent in Old ROR 8A / 10(1) with the extent mentioned in the registered deed, current ROR-1B, AP Adangal and Pattadar Passbook.
- Check whether the recorded owner, pattadar or right-holder is connected with the present claimant through sale, inheritance, partition, gift, court order or other title documents.
- Compare the land classification in Old ROR 8A / 10(1) with the current classification and actual land use.
- Check the FMB, LP Map or village map to identify the location, shape and measurements of the survey number.
- Verify whether adjoining survey numbers or neighbouring lands match the current physical position.
- Inspect the site to confirm whether the land shown on the ground corresponds with the old ROR, deed and current survey records.
- Where the records do not match, obtain mutation history, correction proceedings, subdivision records, survey clarification or official demarcation.
This comparison is important because Old ROR 8A / 10(1) reflects the land-record position during an earlier period. Since then, the land may have been sold, inherited, partitioned, subdivided, converted, acquired, encroached upon or corrected in later records.
What Can Old ROR 8A / 10(1) Not Verify by Itself?
Old ROR 8A / 10(1) cannot, by itself, finally verify the exact physical boundary of the land.
Standing alone, it may not prove:
- exact on-ground measurements of the property;
- final demarcated boundary;
- whether the land shown at the site is the same land recorded in Old ROR 8A / 10(1);
- whether the survey number was later subdivided, corrected or renumbered;
- whether the recorded extent is still physically available;
- whether there is encroachment on any side;
- whether neighbouring landholders accept the boundary;
- whether the FMB or LP Map supports the same boundary;
- whether the land has been affected by acquisition, road widening or government reservation;
- whether the land classification has changed;
- whether the old recorded person had complete ownership;
- whether the present claimant has valid title; or
- whether there is any pending boundary, possession or survey dispute.
For example, Old ROR 8A / 10(1) may show a person’s name against a particular survey number and extent. However, if the FMB shows different measurements or if part of the land is occupied by a neighbouring owner, the old ROR alone cannot resolve the boundary issue.
Similarly, if Old ROR 8A / 10(1) records one extent but the registered deed, current ROR-1B or LP Map shows another extent, the difference must be explained through mutation records, correction proceedings, survey records or official demarcation.
Old ROR 8A / 10(1) is therefore useful for checking historical land-record identity, but it should not replace current survey maps, title documents or physical boundary verification.
Which Documents Should Be Checked Along With Old ROR 8A / 10(1)?
Old ROR 8A / 10(1) should be checked with current land records, title documents and survey records to confirm whether the same land parcel is being identified across documents.
| Document | Role in Boundary / Survey Verification |
|---|
| Registered Sale Deed / Title Deed | Provides the property schedule, extent and boundary description |
| Mother Deed and Link Documents | Help confirm whether the same land continued through earlier transactions |
| Current ROR-1B | Shows the current revenue-record position of the land |
| AP Adangal | Supports survey number, extent, land classification and cultivation-related details |
| Pattadar Passbook | Supports current pattadar and land details where applicable |
| Mee Bhoomi Land Record | Helps verify current land-record details available in the State system |
| Mutation Records | Show whether revenue records were updated after transfer, inheritance or partition |
| FMB | Helps verify field-level measurements and survey details |
| LP Map / Village Map | Helps locate the land in relation to adjoining survey numbers |
| Subdivision or Correction Proceedings | Explain changes in survey number, extent or classification |
| Conversion Records | Relevant where agricultural land was converted for non-agricultural use |
| Encumbrance Certificate / Registered Document Search | Helps identify later transfers, mortgages or registered claims affecting the land |
| Prohibited Property Records | Helps check whether the land is affected by transfer restrictions |
| Physical Survey / Demarcation Report | Confirms the on-ground boundary and measurements |
| Neighbouring Land Records | Help verify adjoining survey numbers and boundary consistency |
| Court or Revenue Orders | Relevant where a boundary, possession, classification or survey dispute has been decided |
The strongest boundary verification is created when Old ROR 8A / 10(1), current ROR-1B, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, registered deed schedule, FMB, LP Map, mutation records and physical survey all identify the same land parcel.
If these records do not match, the discrepancy should be resolved before relying on Old ROR 8A / 10(1) for sale, purchase, partition, construction, loan, litigation or any other land-related purpose.
FAQs
- 1. Can Old ROR 8A / 10(1) be used for boundary verification in Andhra Pradesh?+
Yes. Old ROR 8A / 10(1) can be used as a supporting record for boundary verification by checking survey number, sub-division, extent, land classification, ownership or right entries and cultivation-related details. However, it should be compared with current land and survey records
- 2. Can Old ROR 8A / 10(1) prove exact land boundaries by itself?+
No. Old ROR 8A / 10(1) is mainly a historical revenue and Record of Rights document. Exact boundaries should be verified through current ROR-1B, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, FMB, LP Map and physical survey or demarcation.
- 3. What should be checked in Old ROR 8A / 10(1) before relying on it?+
Check the village, mandal, form type, survey number, sub-division, khata details, recorded extent, owner or pattadar name, tenancy or rights entry, cultivation details, land classification and any remarks or special entries.
- 4. What if Old ROR 8A / 10(1) and current survey records show different details?+
The difference should be checked through current ROR-1B, Mee Bhoomi records, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, mutation history, subdivision records, FMB, LP Map and official survey clarification. The document should not be relied on until the mismatch is explained
- 5. Which documents should be checked along with Old ROR 8A / 10(1)?+
Check the registered deed, Mother Deed, link documents, current ROR-1B, AP Adangal, Pattadar Passbook, Mee Bhoomi land record, mutation records, FMB, LP Map, Encumbrance Certificate and physical survey or demarcation report.
Shivangi
Real Estate Content Writer
Shivangi is a real estate content writer with 3+ years of experience helping readers understand property documentation, land records, and legal requirements through clear and actionable content.
