What is Kheraj Myadi Patta in Assam? Rights & Ownership

If you own land in Assam or are planning to buy a plot, you will often see the term Kheraj Myadi Patta on the land document (Jamabandi). It is the most common land ownership status in Assam. But what does it actually mean, and what rights do you get under it?

Here, I will explain Kheraj Myadi Patta in simple, non-legal words so you can easily understand your land rights.

Breaking Down the Term

To understand the meaning, let us break down the words:

• Kheraj: In old Arabic and revenue terms, Kheraj means land revenue or land tax. In Assam, it indicates that the land is subject to annual tax payment to the government treasury.
• Myadi: This word means "periodic" or having a fixed term. In Assam's land system, a Myadi Patta is a lease granted for a long periodic term (typically 30 years).
• Patta: A legal document issued by the government certifying land leasehold or ownership.

So, a Kheraj Myadi Patta is a periodic land lease issued by the government, subject to annual land revenue payments.

Rights of a Kheraj Myadi Patta Holder

A periodic Myadi Patta landowner enjoys almost full ownership rights over the land. Under the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation 1886, you get these rights:

1. Right to Sell or Transfer: You can legally sell, gift, or transfer your Myadi land to any eligible citizen of Assam without needing permission (except in protected tribal blocks or belts).
2. Inheritance Rights: After the death of the owner, the land automatically transfers to their legal heirs through mutation (Namjari).
3. Right to Mortgage: You can submit your Myadi land Patta to nationalized or private banks to get agricultural, business, or home loans.
4. Permanent Lease Renewal: Although it is a 30-year lease, it is automatically renewed by the revenue department upon expiry. The government cannot take back your land unless it is required for public infrastructure projects, in which case you receive full financial compensation.