Inktaal is a term used in the land revenue administration system in the Punjab province of India. It refers to the correction of errors or omissions in the land records, such as the Jamabandi or Khasra Girdawari.
Inktaal is necessary when errors or omissions are found in the land records during the process of revenue assessment, which can lead to incorrect revenue assessment and disputes between landowners and the revenue department. The errors can occur due to various reasons, such as human error, technical issues, or disputes between landowners.
Process of Inktaal Involves the Following Steps:
- Identification of errors: The revenue officials identify the errors or omissions in the land records during the process of revenue assessment or when a dispute is raised by the landowners.
- Verification: The revenue officials verify the errors or omissions and conduct an on-site inspection to determine the correct details.
- Correction: The revenue officials correct the errors or omissions in the land records, such as the Jamabandi or Khasra Girdawari, and update the revenue assessment accordingly.
- Notification: The revenue officials notify the landowners about the Inktaal and the updated land records.
Inktaal is an important process in the land revenue administration system, as it ensures the accuracy of the land records and the revenue assessment. It helps to resolve disputes between landowners and the revenue department and ensures that the landowners pay the correct amount of revenue for their land.
