Real Anonymized Customer Query Pattern
Quick answer: Yes. An RTI to the Talathi/Tahsildar (PIO) can ask for the mutation (Ferfar) entry and record on which the current 7/12 entry is based, the status of any correction request, the procedure and authority for correction, and the officer responsible — in writing, within 30 days.
An RTI does not itself correct the 7/12. It obtains the basis of the wrong entry — the evidence needed to get it corrected.
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 Maharashtra State Information Commission — Section 19(3) |
| Where to file | PIO, O/o the Talathi / Tahsildar of your taluka |
Fee mode and exact copying charges can vary; the RTI itself is a ₹10 statutory application.
How the 7/12 Works on Mahabhulekh
The 7/12 (Satbara) combines the record of rights (7) and the cultivation/crop register (12) — survey/gat number, area, occupant/owner, cultivation and the "other rights" (itar adhikar) column for loans and charges — maintained on Mahabhulekh and updated through mutation (Ferfar) entries. Errors come from a wrong Ferfar, migration into the digital system, manual entry, or a charge never removed after repayment. The first step is to obtain the basis of the current entry — usually the Ferfar that produced it.
Where an RTI Fits — and Where It Doesn't
The realistic path is: discover the error → correction request → RTI to get the basis (the Ferfar/record) → push the correction. An RTI will not fix the 7/12 itself. What it does, in about 30 days, is force disclosure of the Ferfar and record the entry rests on and the correction procedure.
A Real Example (Anonymized)
An owner found a bank loan he had fully repaid still shown in the "other rights" column, blocking a sale. An RTI for the basis revealed the charge entry had a Ferfar but no corresponding removal entry after the no-dues. With the Ferfar history on paper, the stale charge became a documented omission for correction. (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 the Talathi/Tahsildar, 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 Talathi / Tahsildar (or Sub-Registrar / DILR, as applicable),
[Taluka], [District], Maharashtra.
Subject: Information under the RTI Act, 2005 regarding the basis of a wrong entry in my 7/12 (Satbara).
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, I request the following in respect of land in Survey/Gat No. [____], [Village], [Taluka]:
- The mutation (Ferfar) entry and record on which the current 7/12 entry (owner/area/other-rights) is based.
- Copies of the relevant Ferfar entries and the earlier record for the survey/gat number.
- The status of any correction request submitted by me [reference/date].
- The prescribed procedure and authority for correcting the 7/12 entry.
- The name and designation of the officer responsible.
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 Ferfar/record on which the current 7/12 entry for Survey/Gat No. [____] is based.
- Please provide the relevant Ferfar entries and the earlier record.
- Please provide the status of my correction request [reference/date].
- Please provide the correction procedure and the officer responsible.
What a Useful Reply Should Contain
A proper reply should give the Ferfar/basis of the entry, the earlier record, the correction-request status, and the correction procedure. A reply that simply repeats the wrong entry without its basis likely needs a First Appeal.
After You Get the Reply — What to Do Next
- Stale charge in other rights: apply for the removal entry citing your no-dues and the disclosed Ferfar.
- Wrong area/owner: pursue correction with the disclosed basis and your registered document.
- No reply in 30 days: First Appeal under Section 19(1), then Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
Likely Public Authority
The RTI usually goes to the PIO of the Talathi/Tahsildar office. The Sub-Divisional Officer or Collectorate may hold related records. Appeals are under the RTI Act, with the Maharashtra State Information Commission as the final appellate authority.
What RTI Can and Cannot Do
RTI can: get the Ferfar/basis of the entry, the earlier record, the correction status and procedure. RTI cannot: by itself correct the 7/12 — but the basis it produces is what compels the correction.
Common Questions
My 7/12 is wrong. Can RTI help?
Yes — you can ask for the Ferfar and record the entry is based on, and the correction status, on the record within 30 days.
A repaid loan still shows in "other rights". What then?
You can ask for the Ferfar history and the basis — often the removal entry was never made and can be corrected.
Who is the RTI addressed to?
The PIO at the Talathi/Tahsildar office of your taluka.
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/Gat number and area
- Village and taluka
- Sale deed / no-dues / title document reference
- Any correction request reference
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