Gujarat Possession Certificate

Possession certificate is an important property related document held by every property owner. The legal possession of the property by the owner is valid only with a possession certificate. Possession certificate contains the details of the possession date of the property hence it is used to claim one’s right to a particular land/property. Further, possession certificate is mandatory to secure a loan. In this article, we look at the procedure to obtain Gujarat Possession Certificate in detail. Know more about Gujarat Records of Rights

Eligibility Criteria

Gujarat Possession Certificate will be granted, only if there is no dispute regarding its ownership and the concerned land should not Gujarat Government land or assigned land belonging to the Government.

Prescribed Authority

Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat issues possession certificate. The prescribed authority for issuance of Gujarat Possession Certificate is Tahsildar for rural areas and RDO in urban areas.

Time Frame

Gujarat Possession Certificate will be issued within seven days from the date of application.

Documents Required

Documents required for obtaining possession certificate in Gujarat is listed as follows:

Application Form
Ration Card
Income Certificate
Passport size photograph

Applying for Possession through e-Dhara Kendra

Procedure to apply for possession through e-Dhara Kendra is explained in detail below.

Approach e-Dhara Kendra

Step 1: Before applying for possession, complete the registration process of property & get the sale deed from concerned authority. Applicant needs to approach the nearest e-Dhara Kendra

Submit an Application

Step 2: The applicant has to submit an application in the prescribed format for possession certificate at e-Dhara Kendra. Provide the following details in the application form

Document details such as House number, Door Number, Address, Age, Extents
Ration card and Aadhaar card number
Informant details such as relation, mobile number and email ID
Information related to house boundaries

Note: Mention the mode of delivery of possession certificate. We have herewith attached an application form to Gujarat Possession Certificate:

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Step 3: Submit all required documents (refer above) to the e-Dhara Kendra service operator. The request for Gujarat Possession Certificate will be forwarded online to the concerned authority, i.e., Tahsildar for rural areas & RDO for urban areas. Note: e-Dhara Kendra service operator will issue a receipt with possession application number. Application number will also be sent to the registered mail ID and mobile number. Keep it safe for future reference.

Possession Certificate Processing

Step 4: The concerned authority, Tahsildar/RDO, will process the possession certificate request online.

Field visit by Officer

Step 5: After downloading all verification and Proceeding documents, the concerned authority will conduct a field-level enquiry. After enquiry, Tahsildar/RDO will take action for issuing possession certificate.

Application Status

Gujarat Possession Certificate application status will be updated through SMS. The applicant can also track application status from e-Dhara Kendra.

Verify Possession Document

Once the applicant’s possession request is accepted, an SMS will be sent to registered mobile number as the application has been approved. By visiting e-Dhara Kendra, you can verify the possession document. In case any mistake found, contact e-Dhara Kendra operator for correcting.

Get Gujarat Possession Certificate

After field verification, if the concerned authority approves the request for possession certificate, Gujarat Possession Certificate will be dispatched through courier from e-Dhara Kendra franchisee to applicant’s address if the Delivery Type is Speed Post Local or Non-Local. If the delivery type is Manual, then the applicant has to collect the possession certificate from e-Dhara Kendra where he/she has applied for the possession certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gujarat Possession Certificate.

A Gujarat Possession Certificate is an important legal document that establishes the owner's legal possession of a property. It contains details such as the possession date and is mandatory for securing loans or claiming ownership rights over the property.

The Gujarat Possession Certificate will be granted only if there is no dispute regarding the ownership of the land, and the land does not belong to the Gujarat Government or is not an assigned government land.

The Revenue Department of the Government of Gujarat is the prescribed authority for issuing the Gujarat Possession Certificate. For rural areas, the Tahsildar is the authority, while for urban areas, it is the Residential Deputy Officer (RDO).

According to the article, the Gujarat Possession Certificate will be issued within seven days from the date of application, provided all the necessary documents are submitted correctly.

The documents required include an application form, ration card, income certificate, and passport-size photographs. Additionally, the applicant may need to provide details such as house number, address, age, extent of the property, and information related to the property's boundaries.

The article outlines the process of applying for a Gujarat Possession Certificate through e-Dhara Kendra, which includes submitting an application, providing the required documents, and receiving an application number for tracking the status.

Yes, the application status for a Gujarat Possession Certificate can be tracked through SMS or by visiting the e-Dhara Kendra where the application was submitted.

The Gujarat Possession Certificate will be dispatched through courier from the e-Dhara Kendra franchisee to the applicant's address if the delivery type is Speed Post Local or Non-Local. If the delivery type is Manual, the applicant has to collect the certificate from the e-Dhara Kendra where the application was submitted.

Yes, after processing the application, the concerned authority (Tahsildar or RDO) will conduct a field-level inquiry before taking action to issue the Gujarat Possession Certificate.

If the applicant finds any mistakes in the Gujarat Possession Certificate, they should contact the e-Dhara Kendra operator and request corrections before collecting or receiving the certificate.