Everything you need to check, download and act on your Puducherry land record — direct link to the official Nilamagal government portal, local terminology, and how to convert it into a bank & court-accepted valuation.
To check your Puducherry land record, open the official Nilamagal portal, search by Commune → Village, and download your Chitta / Settlement Register — free, in under 2 minutes. It is maintained by the Directorate of Survey and Land Records, Government of Puducherry.
Search path: Commune → Village. This official service is supervised by the Directorate of Survey and Land Records, Government of Puducherry and is always free to use.
Open Official Puducherry Portal ↗These are the document names you'll see on the portal and at the local revenue office — all refer to your land record:
Your Chitta / Settlement Register proves ownership, but not market value. Send it to RV Yashkumar Jasani — Government Approved Registered Valuer — for a certified valuation report accepted by banks, courts, tax authorities, and embassies across India.
💬 WhatsApp My Puducherry RecordHow can I check land records online in Puducherry?
Visit the official Nilamagal portal at https://nilamagal.py.gov.in/public/, run by the Directorate of Survey and Land Records, Government of Puducherry. Search using Commune → Village to view your Chitta / Settlement Register instantly, free of charge.
What is the Puducherry land record document called?
In Puducherry, the land record is locally known by names such as Chitta, Settlement Register, Adangal. These serve the same legal purpose as a Record of Rights (RoR) — proof of ownership, tenancy, and crop/plot details.
Is the Puducherry land record enough for a bank loan or court case?
No. The land record proves ownership, not market value. Banks, courts, and tax authorities require a certified valuation report — issued by a Government Approved Registered Valuer such as RV Yashkumar Jasani — alongside your Chitta / Settlement Register.
Is the Nilamagal portal free to use?
Yes. Nilamagal is an official, free digitised land record service operated by the Directorate of Survey and Land Records, Government of Puducherry for citizens of Puducherry.