RTI for Land Mutation in Telangana (Dharani & Bhu Bharati) – Revenue Department Guide (2025)

28th of Aug. 2025
By - FileMyRTI Editorial Team

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Quick Answer: To obtain land records, resolve mutation issues, or track pending land applications in Telangana 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 →

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RTI for Land Mutation in Telangana (Dharani & Bhu Bharati) – Revenue Department Guide (2025)

Published August 28, 2025 · FileMyRTI Editorial Team · ~6 min read

Mutation or land record updates stuck on Dharani/Bhu Bharati? Use the Right to Information (RTI) Act to get file movement details, certified pahani/ROR copies, and reasons for delay from Revenue offices (Tahsildar/MRO, RDO, CCLA, Registration & Stamps).

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Where to File

Tahsildar/MRO – mutation, pahani copies, ROR/1B.
RDO – appeals/escalations, mutation scrutiny.
CCLA – policy/circulars, supervisory status.
Registration & Stamps – deed registration status, certified copies.

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How to File the RTI

Online

Go to rtionline.gov.in or rti.telangana.gov.in.
Select “Government of Telangana” → Department/Office → pay ₹10 fee.
Upload a clear, concise query (see samples below).

Offline

Write on plain paper (English/Telugu/Urdu) to the PIO of the office.
Attach ₹10 fee (court fee stamp/IPO/DD) and send via Speed Post or submit at counter.

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Fees & Timelines

Item	Details
Application Fee	₹10
Copying Charges	₹2 per page
Reply Timeline	30 days (48 hours for life & liberty)

Sample RTI Questions for Mutation/Dharani

“Provide file movement/status of mutation application ID pending at Tahsildar Office ______.”
“Provide certified copy of pahani/1B for Survey No., Village, Mandal, District .”
“Provide reasons for delay and current officer/section handling the file in respect of mutation application ID .”
“Provide certified copy of mutation proceedings/order passed on in respect of Survey No. .”
“Provide copy of note-sheet/correspondence on the file for application ID from _ to date.”

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Appeals (If No Reply/Unsatisfactory Reply)

File a First Appeal to the Appellate Authority.
Then a Second Appeal to the Telangana Information Commission (TGIC), if required.

Pro Tips

Mention application IDs, survey number, village, mandal, and district.
Ask for documents/records, not opinions or explanations.
Keep each point under ~25 words; file separate RTIs for unrelated issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I seek file movement and reasons for delay in mutation?

Yes, you can request the current file status and reasons for delay from the concerned Tahsildar/MRO or Revenue office.

Which office to address RTI for pahani/1B in Telangana?

Submit RTI to the Tahsildar/MRO office for certified copies of pahani/1B or mutation details.

How much is the RTI fee for land records?

The RTI fee is ₹10 for most land record requests, plus additional copying charges if applicable.

What if my mutation RTI gets no reply?

You can file a First Appeal with the Appellate Authority, followed by a Second Appeal to the Telangana Information Commission (TGIC).

Legal basis & binding precedent for this topic

Statute

Tehsildars, Mandal Revenue Officers, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, and District Collectors are "public authorities" under Section 2(h). Mutation register entries, survey records, and file notings on pending mutation applications are "information" under Section 2(f).

Case law

The Supreme Court has repeatedly held (across a line of cases including Smt. Sawarni vs. Smt. Inder Kaur (AIR 1996 SC 2823)) that mutation entries do not by themselves confer title — they are fiscal records. Precisely because mutation records are administrative, not adjudicative, they fall squarely within RTI disclosure. State Information Commissions have ordered Tehsildars to disclose mutation file progress in numerous rulings.

How we use this

Mutation RTIs work best when they ask for file-movement status, objections filed (with party details), and the officer responsible — rather than challenging the mutation decision itself (which is a separate revenue-court matter). This approach keeps the RTI firmly within Section 2(f) territory.

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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