Kharab land refers to uncultivable or unfit land classified under Karnataka’s land revenue system, primarily during surveys for revenue exemption purposes. This classification, known as “Pot Kharab,” divides land into types based on ownership and usability.
Kharab land, often termed “Pot Kharab” or “Phut Kharab,” denotes land deemed unfit for agriculture at the time of survey under Rule 21(2) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Rules, 1966. It receives revenue exemptions due to its non-arable nature but remains capable of ownership, distinct from cultivable land. Courts have ruled that such land holds independent title, similar to agricultural parcels, and is not automatically an adjunct to adjacent holdings.
Types and Differences
Kharab land splits into A Kharab and B Kharab, with key distinctions in ownership, revenue status, and usability.
A Kharab supports private transactions if title is proven via records like RTCs or sale deeds, while B Kharab demands verification to exclude government claims.
Sale Procedure
A Kharab land can be sold if private ownership is established through revenue records such as Akarband, Tippani, Kharab Uttar extract, village maps, and RTCs. Buyers must confirm it is not B Kharab via these documents and obtain regularization or conversion approvals from revenue authorities, often during non-agricultural conversion with penalties. B Kharab cannot be sold by private parties as it vests with the government; any attempted transfer confers no rights.
FAQ
- Is all Kharab land government property? No, only B Kharab belongs to the government; A Kharab can be privately owned with valid title proof.
- Does A Kharab transfer automatically with adjacent farmland? No, explicit title transfer is required, as ruled in Rusool Khan vs. State of Mysore.
- Can Kharab land be converted for residential use? A Kharab yes, via DC conversion with penalties; B Kharab no.
- How to verify Kharab type before purchase? Check RTC, Phodi extracts, and village maps at the Tahsildar office.
- What if Kharab land is landlocked? Recent 2025 amendments protect government Kharab from sale near urban limits.
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