Also known as Satbara utara
The 7/12 extract combines Form VII (ownership) and Form XII (cultivation) from the village land register in Maharashtra. It’s a basic check for land and plot transactions.
Example
Checking a plot near Nashik
Before buying a 10 guntha plot near Nashik, a buyer downloads the 7/12 extract for the survey number from Mahabhumi. It shows the current holders, an area of about 10.12 are, a bank charge in the “other rights” column and a crop entry. The buyer asks the seller to clear the loan before the sale deed.
Figures are illustrative, not market rates.
Questions about 7/12 extract
What does a 7/12 extract show?
It shows the survey or gat number, the area and its assessment, the names of holders, rights and charges such as loans or tenancy, and the crops grown. Form VII covers rights and Form XII covers cultivation. Together they are the starting point for land due diligence in Maharashtra.
How do I get a 7/12 extract online?
The Maharashtra land records department publishes 7/12 extracts on the Mahabhumi portal, including digitally signed copies that can be used for official purposes. You need the district, taluka, village and survey or gat number. Check that the extract is recent before relying on it.
Is a 7/12 extract proof of ownership?
It is a revenue record, not a title document. It shows who is recorded as holder, but ownership rests on registered deeds and mutation entries. Lawyers read the 7/12 together with the mutation entries (Form VI) and the chain of sale deeds before certifying title.
Sources
- Mahabhumi — Maharashtra land records · accessed
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