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Patta Application Scheme
Managed by: Land and Land Reforms Department (Directorate of Land Records & Surveys)
About the Scheme
Provides legal land distribution ownership documents (Patta) to landless agricultural and homestead poor families in West Bengal.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Allocation of legal land ownership rights (Patta) for agricultural or homestead use up to 1 acre of government land
- •Protects against eviction
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits18 to 70 years
Family Income CapLandless agricultural laborers or homesteaders
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must have occupied government land / Khas land for a long duration, or be classified as landless rural poor
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Check records on banglarbhumi.gov.in
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Submit Patta application form at the Block Land & Land Reforms Office (BL&LRO)
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Landless agricultural laborers and homeless rural families in WB
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Existing landowners
- ✗Urban property owners
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the land Patta transferable?
No, land Patta distributed to landless poor is non-transferable and cannot be sold commercially.
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Who Can Apply:
All WB farmers with cultivable land
Key Benefits:
•Rs. 10,000/year (two installments of Rs. 5,000 each) for farmers with 1+ acre
•Rs. 4,000/year for farmers with less than 1 acre
Updated: July 2026
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Who Can Apply:
Poor families in West Bengal living in mud houses who own a small parcel of land
Key Benefits:
•Financial grant of Rs. 1.2 Lakhs in plains and Rs. 1.3 Lakhs in hilly/forest areas for constructing a concrete housing unit
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One Time Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers
Who Can Apply:
Marginal farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu who suffered crop losses due to weather extremes
Key Benefits:
•One-time direct cash support grant of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 to compensate for input cost/seeds loss during crop failure phases
Updated: July 2026
Patta Application Scheme
Who Can Apply:
Landless agricultural laborers and homeless rural families in WB
Key Benefits:
•Allocation of legal land ownership rights (Patta) for agricultural or homestead use up to 1 acre of government land
•Protects against eviction
Updated: July 2026
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of Land Records & Surveys
SubcategoryLand Ownership Patta
Launch Date1978
Target Beneficiaryfarmers, general
Official Helpline1800-345-5505