Real Estate Dictionary

Searchable glossary of legal, revenue, and construction terms used in Indian real estate — Patta, FSI, UDS, EC, FMB, OC, CC and more.

Patta: A revenue document issued by the State Tahsildar showing the legal owner of a parcel of land.
Chitta: A village-level land revenue extract showing the classification and extent of land.
EC (Encumbrance Certificate): Official record from the Sub-Registrar's office listing all registered transactions on a property for a period.
FMB (Field Measurement Book): Government sketch with cadastral measurements and sub-division boundaries for a survey number.
UDS: Undivided Share of land — the proportion of the land that belongs to each apartment owner.
FSI / FAR: Floor Space Index / Floor Area Ratio — ratio of built-up area to plot area permitted by zoning.
Guideline Value: Government-notified minimum value of land for stamp-duty purposes.
OC: Occupancy Certificate — issued by local authority confirming the building is fit for occupation.
CC: Completion Certificate — confirms construction is complete per the approved plan.
GPA: General Power of Attorney — authority granted to act on behalf of the owner.
CRZ: Coastal Regulation Zone — environmental restrictions for construction near the coastline.
Mutation: Update of revenue records to reflect a change in ownership after a sale, gift or inheritance.