Real Anonymized Customer Query Pattern
Quick answer: Yes. An RTI to the Tahsildar/MRO or the survey authority (PIO) can ask for the resurvey field measurement data for your survey number, the basis of any change in extent/boundary/owner, the ground-truthing/notice record, and the procedure to file an objection — in writing, within 30 days.
An RTI does not itself correct the resurvey record. It obtains the survey data and the basis of the change — the evidence needed to object or correct.
RTI Facts at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Government RTI fee | ₹10 (BPL applicants exempt) |
| Reply deadline | 30 days — Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005 |
| Copying charge | about ₹2 per page |
| If no/poor reply | First Appeal within 30 days — Section 19(1) |
| Final appeal | Second Appeal within 90 days to the Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission — Section 19(3) |
| Where to file | PIO, Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Office (and the Survey & Settlement authority) |
Fee mode and exact copying charges can vary; the RTI itself is a ₹10 statutory application.
What the AP Resurvey (Bhu Hakku) Is
Andhra Pradesh has carried out a comprehensive land resurvey to issue permanent land rights records and updated maps using modern survey methods. Where the new measurement differs from the old record, the extent, boundary or sub-division can change — and owners are often not told the basis. The first step is to obtain the resurvey field data and the basis of the change.
Where an RTI Fits — and Where It Doesn't
The realistic path is: notice the changed record → RTI to get the survey data and basis → file an objection/correction. An RTI will not correct the resurvey itself. What it does, in about 30 days, is force disclosure of the measurement data, the basis of the change and the objection route.
A Real Example (Anonymized)
An owner found his extent reduced by a fraction of an acre in the resurvey record, with a neighbour's holding correspondingly larger. An RTI for the field measurement data and the ground-truthing record showed the boundary had been fixed without his presence on the measurement day. With the survey basis on paper, he filed a specific, documented objection rather than a vague complaint. (Details are illustrative and anonymized.)
The Exact RTI Our In-House Legal Team Drafts
Prepared by our in-house legal team and addressed to the PIO at your Tahsildar/MRO or survey authority, the application asks only for records that already exist. You provide the details; we draft and file it.
Full Sample RTI Application You Can Adapt
To,
The Public Information Officer,
O/o the Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Officer (or Sub-Registrar, as applicable),
[Mandal], [District], Andhra Pradesh.
Subject: Information under the RTI Act, 2005 regarding the resurvey record of my land.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, I request the following in respect of land in Survey No. [____], [Village], [Mandal] following the resurvey:
- The resurvey field measurement data and updated map for the said survey number.
- The basis of any change in extent, boundary or owner compared to the earlier record.
- The ground-truthing/measurement record, including the notice issued and persons present.
- The status of any objection submitted by me [reference/date].
- The prescribed procedure and authority to file an objection or seek correction of the resurvey record.
I enclose the RTI fee of ₹10. If any information is held by another public authority, please transfer this application under Section 6(3) and inform me.
Yours faithfully,
[Name] · [Address] · [Phone] · [Date]
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Sample RTI Questions
- Please provide the resurvey field measurement data and map for Survey No. [____].
- Please provide the basis of any change in extent/boundary/owner from the earlier record.
- Please provide the ground-truthing record, including the notice and persons present.
- Please provide the objection procedure and the officer responsible.
What a Useful Reply Should Contain
A proper reply should give the measurement data, the basis of the change, the ground-truthing record and the objection route. A reply that gives only the new figure without its basis likely needs a First Appeal.
After You Get the Reply — What to Do Next
- Measured without notice: file an objection citing the disclosed ground-truthing record.
- Boundary error: seek re-measurement with the disclosed data.
- No reply in 30 days: First Appeal under Section 19(1), then Second Appeal to the Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission.
Likely Public Authority
The RTI usually goes to the PIO of the Tahsildar/Mandal Revenue Office and the Survey & Settlement authority. The RDO or District Collectorate may hold related records. Appeals are under the RTI Act, with the Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission as the final appellate authority.
What RTI Can and Cannot Do
RTI can: get the measurement data, the basis of the change, the ground-truthing record and the objection procedure. RTI cannot: by itself correct the resurvey — but the survey basis it produces is what makes a documented objection possible.
Common Questions
My extent changed in the resurvey. Can RTI help?
Yes — you can ask for the field measurement data and the basis of the change, on the record within 30 days.
The boundary was fixed without me present. What then?
You can ask for the ground-truthing record and the notice issued — the basis for a documented objection.
Who is the RTI addressed to?
The PIO at the Tahsildar/Mandal Revenue Office and the Survey & Settlement authority.
What does it cost?
₹10 government fee (BPL exempt); our service from ₹399.
How long for a reply?
30 days under Section 7(1).
What if there is no reply?
We draft your First Appeal free of charge if the deadline is missed.
Details to Keep Ready
- Survey number and earlier extent
- Village and mandal
- Old record / pattadar passbook reference
- Any objection reference
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