Bhoomi RTC, also known as Bhoomi Karnataka RTC (Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crops), is an online platform for land records, land registry control and provides easy access to property-related information to landowners and citizens. It was introduced in the year 2000 by the Government of India and state government. It is a part of Bhoomi project initiated by the Karnataka government to digitise the land record management and improve transparency in land administration. Bhoomi RTC is accessible online through the official website of the Department of Revenue, Government of Karnataka. All landowners and citizens can access the Bhoomi RTC from anywhere with internet connectivity. It bring transparency and Accountability for the users. After introducing Bhoomi RTC, citizens can verify land ownership details, check for discrepancies, and monitor changes in land records, reducing the scope for fraudulent practices and land disputes by themselves.
You can find below mentioned details on the RTC Bhoomi online portal-
- Landowner details
- Type of Land
- Area of measurement
- Water rate
- Soil type
- Agricultural, commercial, non-agricultural residential flood area
- Nature of possession of the Land
- Liabilities
- Tenancy
- Crops are grown in the Land
How to get Bhoomi RTC in Bhoomi Portal?
If you want to get the RTC online, then here are the steps that you should follow-
- Visit the official website of Karnataka Online Land Records Bhoomi, which is https://landrecords.karnataka.gov.in/
- On the homepage, navigate to the i-RTC button.
- On the next webpage, you have to login to the account. If this is your first time, then click on “Guest option”.
- Enter your personal details like name, 10 digit mobile number, mail id and Aadhar Card Number.
- Carefully check all details and process the page .
- On the next web page, there is an application form.
- Enter your details like District, Taluk, Hobli, Village, Survey number, Surnoc, Hissa number, Validity RTC
- Carefully check all details and click on the fetch details button.
- Now, your related land record appears on the screen.Â
- To check RTC, click on the view RTC option.
- After viewing the RTC page, you can pay and download it. You have to pay 10 Rs to download your RTC document.
- Select the related option and click on the pay button.
- You can pay through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, etc. Remember, the payment page will be redirected to the SBI online page.
- Once your payment is done, your RTC will be shown in PDF format, which you can download and use in future too.
How to View RTC in Bhoomi Portal?
If you want to view RTC online, then follow the following steps-
- Visit the official website of Karnataka Online Land Records Bhoomi, which is https://landrecords.karnataka.gov.in/
- On the homepage, navigate and click on the VIew RTC and MR option.
- On the next webpage, there are three options available like Current Year, Old Year, MR, mutation Status. You need to select an option according to your needs.
- After selecting the desired option. A form will appear.
- Enter all the required details like District, Taluk, Hobli, Village, Survey Number, Surnoc, Hissa no Period, Year.
- Check all entered details and click on the Fetch details button.
- All the details related to land record will appear on the screen.
- To view RTC, click on view RTC option. You can also Save RTC in image format.Â
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Importance of Bhoomi RTC
Bhoomi RTC (Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crops) is a digital land record management system by the state government. It is all in one platform for storing, updating, and accessing land-related information. By introducing Bhoomi platform, all traditional paper-based land records transfer into the transparent and efficient online system, which is accessible by all. There are many benefits of introducing Bhoomi RTC to the land administration, governance, and the overall socio-economic development of Karnataka. Let;s understand its importance-
- Transparency and Accountability: Bhoomi RTC enhances transparency and accountability in the overall land administration system. By digitising everything about land like land records, it makes them accessible to landowners, citizens, and government officials very easily. The availability of land records online reduces the scope for corruption, fraud, and manipulation of records and increases the trust in the land administration system.
- Ease of Access: The online accessibility of Bhoomi RTC allow landowners and citizens toa access land records from anywhere and anytime just with internet connection. It reduces the need for physical visits to government offices, paperwork and saves a lot of time and effort. In addition, Bhoomi portal is user-friendly which is easy to use by every citizen. They can search, view, and download land records easily.
- Quick Verification and Authentication: Bhoomi RTC enable the quick verification and authentication of land records. Landowners and property owners can easily verify ownership details online. They can also easily check for encumbrances, and validate crop information through the platform.
- Reduce Land Disputes: Bhoomi RTC is an accurate and up-to-date land record platform. Hence, it reduces the land disputes and conflicts among peoples. Landowners can verify land ownership details, boundaries, and encumbrances easily which eliminate the misunderstanding and legal disputes. Timely updates of and records is key to reduce the land dispute in the state.
- Empowerment of Farmers and Landowners: This platform empowers the farmers and landowners by giving them a right to access their essential land-related information necessary for agricultural planning and development easily. Farmers can view crop details, monitor land usage patterns, and access government schemes and subsidies by login to the websites. It empowers farmers to make informed decisions regarding land management, crop selection, and resource utilisation.
- Enhance Land Governance: This RTC platform contributes to the overall enhancement of land governance in Karnataka by introducing the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of land administration.