Who conducts land surveys in AP?

The Assistant Director of Survey & Land Records, under the Revenue Department, oversees land surveys in coordination with local RI/VROs.

Can I ask for map copies?

Yes. You can request certified field measurement book (FMB) extracts or sketch if survey is completed.

RTI for Land Survey Pending in Andhra Pradesh – Track Delays via RTI

9th of Jul. 2025
By - K.N.S.K. Vara Prasad

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Quick Answer: To obtain land records, resolve mutation issues, or track pending land applications in Andhra Pradesh via RTI, file an application under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005 addressed to the CPIO of the revenue department or land records office. Ask for ownership details, mutation status, or application progress. The authority must respond within 30 days. File land records RTI now →

🧭 RTI for Land Survey Delay in Andhra Pradesh – Check Status & Officer Details

Government land surveys in Andhra Pradesh are critical for:

Mutation and title transfer
Boundary demarcation
Land regularization and disputes

However, many landowners face months or even years of delay, with no response from the local Revenue or Survey offices.

If your survey request is pending, you can file an RTI application under the RTI Act, 2005 to know the exact status, officer in charge, and reasons for delay.

When to File RTI for Land Survey Issues

RTI helps in several common scenarios where the survey process gets delayed or ignored.

🔍 Common Situations & Sample RTI Queries

Situation	Sample RTI Query
No update after survey application	"Please provide status and file movement for my land survey application ID XXXXX, submitted on DD/MM/YYYY."
Re-survey pending in village	"Kindly furnish daily progress and departmental remarks on re-survey for Sy.No. 456 in XYZ Village."
RI/VRO not responding	"Which officer is assigned for survey of Sy.No. 789 and what action has been taken so far?"
Court-directed survey ignored	"RTI seeking compliance status of court-ordered land survey dated DD/MM/YYYY."

Attach:

Copy of MeeSeva/survey application receipt
Government-issued ID proof
Send via Registered Post with Acknowledgment Due (RPAD) or file online
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🖥️ How to File RTI Online

Visit: https://sic.ap.gov.in/sic_fe/index_en.html

Register or login
Submit RTI Request
Department: Survey & Land Records → Select your District and Mandal
Enter details: Survey number, village, application reference
Upload documents/screenshots if needed
Pay ₹10 online and submit
Use acknowledgment number to track status

🔚 Final Thoughts

Don’t let land survey delays affect your rights and property claims. If local officers are unresponsive, RTI gives you the power to demand answers and ensure accountability.

Stay informed. Stay in control.

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Legal basis & binding precedent for this topic

Statute

Revenue authorities at every level — Tehsildar / MRO, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Collector, Commissioner of Land Administration, Board of Revenue — are "public authorities" under Section 2(h). Revenue records, mutation registers, survey records, and file notings are "information" under Section 2(f).

Case law

The Supreme Court has consistently held that revenue records are public documents — most notably in Smt. Sawarni vs. Smt. Inder Kaur (AIR 1996 SC 2823) and related rulings, which address mutation but apply by extension to the entire revenue-records framework. The CIC has ordered revenue officers to disclose pending-application file trails in numerous decisions.

How we use this

Land-matter RTIs are drafted survey-number-specific (and where applicable, platform-specific — Bhu Bharati / Meebhoomi / Dharani portal screenshots are attached to eliminate any "record not found" deflection). This specificity forces the Tehsildar to either produce the record or formally acknowledge its absence.

Section references are to the Right to Information Act, 2005. Case citations refer to reported judgments of the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and the Central / State Information Commissions. This article is a general statement of law — for facts-specific advice on your matter, consult a qualified advocate.

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