Quick answer: Delhi’s land records are on Indraprastha Bhu-Lekh (dlrc.delhi.gov.in), run by the Revenue Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi. Click “Khasra Khatauni Details under DLR Act” (or “Jamabandi Details under PLR Act”), click “View Records” for your tehsil, choose the khata type and village, and search by khata number, khasra number or owner’s name. The portal covers only a limited list of rural villages, and its data is for information only.
What is Indraprastha Bhu-Lekh (DLRC)?
Indraprastha Bhu-Lekh, also called Delhi Land Record Computerization (DLRC), is the Delhi government’s portal for computerised rural land records. It was designed and is hosted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and belongs to the Department of Revenue, Government of NCT of Delhi. The portal states that its information is displayed for information only and that you should contact the relevant revenue tehsil office for anything further.
Two corrections to the earlier version of this article: the portal’s current address is dlrc.delhi.gov.in (older guides give dlrc.delhigovt.nic.in, which did not respond when we checked), and the portal is still called Indraprastha Bhu-Lekh; it was not renamed “Delhi Bhulekh”.
Which land does the portal cover?
This is the most important thing to know before you search. The portal holds records of agricultural and village land kept under two laws:
- Khasra Khatauni details under the DLR Act (the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954). When we checked in October 2026, this section listed 44 villages across 12 tehsils, for example villages in Matiala, Najafgarh, Narela and Bawana tehsils.
- Jamabandi details under the PLR Act (the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887, as it applies in Delhi). This section listed five villages in Kalkaji and Narela tehsils.
Flats and houses in Delhi’s urban colonies are not recorded here. An earlier version of this article used Greater Kailash as an example of what to enter; urban colonies like that are not covered. For urban property, the useful records are the registered sale deeds, the property tax and mutation records of the municipal body, and, for leasehold land, the records of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) or the Land and Development Office (L&DO).
Terms used in Delhi land records
- Khasra number: the number of a plot (field) in the village map.
- Khata (khewat) number: the account under which one or more khasras are recorded for a holder or a group of co-owners.
- Khatauni: the record of rights listing each khata, its holders and its khasras.
- Jamabandi: the record of rights prepared under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, showing owners, cultivators, khasras and areas. An earlier version of this article said “jamabandi number” is another name for the khasra number; that is not right. The jamabandi is a record, while the khasra number identifies a plot within it.
- Bhumidar: a holder with rights in the land under the DLR Act. Gaon Sabha land belongs to the village body, and an asami is a tenant holding land under specific terms.
How to check Delhi land records (DLR Act villages)
- Open dlrc.delhi.gov.in and click Khasra Khatauni Details under DLR Act.
- A table lists each district, tehsil and the villages available. Click View Records in the row for your tehsil.
- Choose the Khata Type: land held by bhumidars, land held by the Gaon Sabha, land held by an asami from the Gaon Sabha, or land held by an asami otherwise.
- Select the village.
- Under Search Options, choose By Khata No., By Khasra No. or By Name, and enter the number or the owner’s name.
- Open the khata details to see the record on screen.
How to check jamabandi details (PLR Act villages)
- On the home page, click Jamabandi Details under PLR Act.
- Click View Records against your tehsil (Kalkaji or Narela when we checked).
- Select the village and search the jamabandi as prompted.
Land maps
The Naksha / GIS Map link on the home page opens the Delhi revenue map service hosted by Geospatial Delhi Limited (gsdl.org.in/revenue), where you can see village and plot maps.
What to have ready
- The district and tehsil where the land lies.
- The village name (it must be one of the villages listed on the portal).
- The khata number, khasra number or the exact owner’s name as recorded.
The tehsil-wise table on the portal also lists each tehsildar’s office address, which is where you go for a certified copy or a correction.
Property mutation in Delhi
Mutation is the updating of official records to show a new owner after a sale, gift, inheritance or other transfer. In Delhi, who does it depends on the land:
- Agricultural and village land under the DLR Act: mutation is done by the revenue authorities (the tehsildar or sub-divisional magistrate) and then reflected in the khatauni.
- Urban property: mutation in property tax records is done by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), or by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) or the Delhi Cantonment Board in their areas. MCD’s online services are on mcdonline.nic.in.
- Leasehold land of the DDA or L&DO: substitution, mutation and conversion to freehold are handled by those bodies.
Typical documents include the registered sale deed or other transfer document, proof of identity, the latest property tax receipt and, for inherited property, the death certificate and a will, succession certificate or relinquishment deeds. The earlier version of this article listed specific stamp papers, affidavits and fees (such as an indemnity bond on ₹100 stamp paper and a ₹100 fee). These vary by authority and change over time, so take the current checklist from the MCD, DDA, L&DO or tehsil office before you apply.
If you are borrowing against a property, lenders check land and title records closely; our guide to secured and unsecured loans explains why. Other states run similar portals, for example Haryana’s Jamabandi portal and UP Bhulekh.
Benefits and limits of checking records online
- You can see the recorded holder and khasras of covered villages without visiting the patwari’s office, as often as you like, free of charge.
- Buyers can make a first check of who is recorded as owner before a deal.
- The record is for information only; for a sale, loan or court case, get a certified copy from the tehsil and have a lawyer check the title.
- Most urban property in Delhi is not covered, so for flats and houses rely on registered documents and municipal records.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check my land record in Delhi online?
Go to dlrc.delhi.gov.in, click Khasra Khatauni Details under DLR Act, click View Records for your tehsil, choose the khata type and village, and search by khata number, khasra number or name.
Why can’t I find my colony on the Delhi land records portal?
The portal covers only a listed set of rural villages. Urban colonies and most built-up areas are not on it.
How do I know who owns a plot in Delhi?
For covered villages, the khatauni on dlrc.delhi.gov.in shows the recorded holder. For urban property, check the registered sale deeds and the municipal property tax and mutation records, and take legal advice before buying.
How can I tell whether a property is freehold?
Freehold means the owner holds the land outright, not on a lease. Check the registered sale deed or conveyance deed. For property originally leased by the DDA or L&DO, check whether a conveyance deed converting it to freehold has been executed.
Is the online record valid as legal proof?
No. The portal says its information is for reference only. Get a certified copy from the tehsil office for official use.
This guide was checked in October 2026 against the Indraprastha Bhu-Lekh portal of the Revenue Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The list of villages on the portal may change, so check it before you search.
