Land and revenue

Land record or jamabandi problem

A general land-record complaint — we ask one question to find the exact route instead of guessing.

Last verified: 2026-09-26

ConditionalSub-divisionLast verified: 26 Sept 2026

Start here

If you disagree with a revenue order, obtain the written order first and then file the next appeal within the time allowed by the order.

Who is responsible

  • Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) / Anumandal AdhikariRevenue and civil administration head of a sub-division; decides appeals against circle-level revenue orders and supervises Circle Officers.
  • Revenue and Land Reforms Department, BiharOwns mutation policy, land records and Circle Officer implementation of dakhil-kharij in Bihar.

A revenue decision in Bihar can be challenged through the hierarchy of revenue officers, starting with an objection at circle level and, if not resolved, an appeal to the Sub-Divisional Officer or the district authority, and thereafter to the revenue court. Time limits apply at each stage, so the written order must be read carefully.

Important condition: The next forum and the deadline depend on the type of order and the rules in force; take the order and the current rules to the circle office or a legal adviser before filing.

The ladder to Patna

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  1. You

    Your home, village, or ward — where the problem is.

  2. Start here

    If you disagree with a revenue order, obtain the written order first and then file the next appeal within the time allowed by the order.

  3. Sub-division

    Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) / Anumandal Adhikari

    Revenue and civil administration head of a sub-division; decides appeals against circle-level revenue orders and supervises Circle Officers.

  4. State

    Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Bihar

    Owns mutation policy, land records and Circle Officer implementation of dakhil-kharij in Bihar.

    1800-345-6215revenue-bih@gov.in

  5. State

    Government of BiharPatna · state headquarters

    State government; departments deliver citizen services through ServicePlus and department portals.

If that does not work

  1. 1

    Obtain and read the written order with its deadline

  2. 2

    File the objection or appeal at the level named in the order

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  3. 3

    If the appeal route does not apply, use the court or grievance route

    Open official page
Sources and evidence
  1. [1] The Bihar Land Reforms Act, 2010The land revenue law sets out the appellate structure for revenue decisions and the authorities competent to hear appeals.
  2. [2] Bihar Land Mutation (Amendment) Rules, 2020The mutation rules set out the objection and appeal procedure applicable to mutation decisions.
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