Girdawari is an annual crop inspection conducted by the revenue officials in the villages of the Punjab province of India. It is also known as the ‘Khasra Girdawari,’ and it is an important part of the land revenue administration system.
The purpose of the Girdawari is to verify and update the land records, including the ownership details, crop details, and revenue assessment. During the Girdawari, the Patwari, who is the village revenue official, inspects the land in the presence of the landowners and other concerned parties, such as the tenant farmers and sharecroppers.
Patwari Records the Following Information During the Girdawari:
- Ownership details: The Patwari verifies the ownership details of the land, including the names of the landowners and their share in the land.
- Area of land: The Patwari measures the land and verifies its boundaries to ensure that the land records are accurate.
- Crop details: The Patwari records the type of crops cultivated on the land, the area under cultivation, and the yield.
- Changes in ownership: The Patwari records any changes in land ownership, such as sale, purchase, inheritance, or transfer.
- Other details: The Patwari also records any other relevant information, such as the condition of the land, the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and any other factors that may affect the crop yield.
The Girdawari is an important process in the land revenue administration system, as it ensures the accuracy of the land records and revenue assessment. The updated land records and revenue assessment are then used to prepare the Jamabandi, which is the record of rights for the village.