Real Anonymized Customer Query Pattern
Quick answer: Yes. An RTI to the Talathi/Tahsildar (PIO) can ask for the mutation (Ferfar) entry number and status, the date it was entered in the mutation register, the exact step pending (notice period, Circle Officer certification), the recorded reason for delay or dispute, and the officer responsible — in writing, within 30 days.
An RTI does not itself certify the mutation. It forces the office to put the entry status, the pending step and the reason on record.
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 Mutation (Ferfar) Works on the 7/12
In Maharashtra, ownership is reflected in the 7/12 (Satbara) on Mahabhulekh. After a registered sale, the Talathi makes a mutation (Ferfar) entry in the mutation register (Gaon Namuna 6) with an entry number, issues a 15-day notice, and the Circle Officer certifies it; the 7/12 is then updated. It stalls when the entry was not made, when the notice/objection period is unresolved, when a dispute is recorded (Namuna 6-A), or when certification is pending. The first task is to find out where it is stuck.
Where an RTI Fits — and Where It Doesn't
The realistic path is: register → wait → 7/12 unchanged → RTI to get the entry status and pending step → push that step. An RTI will not certify the mutation itself. What it does, in about 30 days, is force disclosure of the entry status, the exact pending step and the officer responsible.
A Real Example (Anonymized)
A buyer whose 7/12 still showed the seller a year after registration assumed the file was lost. An RTI for the Ferfar status revealed the mutation entry was made but moved to the disputed register (Namuna 6-A) over a neighbour's objection that had not been decided. Knowing the precise stage let the buyer pursue the dispute hearing rather than chase the Talathi. (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 survey details; we identify the office, 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 status of mutation (Ferfar) in respect of my land.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, I request the following in respect of land in Survey/Gat No. [____], [Village], [Taluka] (registered document No. [____] dated [____], if applicable):
- The mutation (Ferfar) entry number and current status for the above land in my name.
- The date the entry was made in the mutation register (Gaon Namuna 6).
- The exact step pending (notice period / objection / Circle Officer certification) and the official with whom it is pending.
- Whether the entry was moved to the disputed register (Namuna 6-A), and the recorded reason.
- The name and designation of the officer responsible and the prescribed timeline for mutation.
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]
Prefer not to draft and chase it yourself? Our in-house legal team identifies the correct office, prepares this application precisely, files it, and tracks the reply.
Sample RTI Questions
- Please provide the Ferfar entry number and current status for Survey/Gat No. [____] in my name.
- Please provide the date the entry was made in Gaon Namuna 6.
- Please state the exact step pending and the official responsible.
- Please state whether it was moved to Namuna 6-A and the recorded reason.
What a Useful Reply Should Contain
A proper reply should give the Ferfar entry number and status, the pending step, any dispute, and the officer responsible. A reply that merely says "in process" without the entry number or step likely needs a First Appeal.
After You Get the Reply — What to Do Next
- Notice/certification pending: pursue the Circle Officer step, citing the RTI status.
- Disputed entry (6-A): seek the objection details and the hearing.
- 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 entry status, the pending step, the officer and the recorded reason. RTI cannot: by itself certify the mutation — but the status it produces is what gets the pending step actioned.
Common Questions
Can RTI get my Ferfar (mutation) status?
Yes — the mutation entry number, current status, the pending step and the officer responsible, on the record within 30 days.
My 7/12 still shows the old owner after registration. Why?
Often the entry is pending certification, or moved to the disputed register over an objection. The RTI reply names the exact step.
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 department misses the 30-day deadline.
Details to Keep Ready
- Survey/Gat number and area
- Village and taluka
- Registered document number and date
- Any mutation entry reference
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