How to Correct Mistakes in Bihar Land Records (Parimarjan): Step-by-Step Guide
Found a wrong name, area or plot number in your Bihar jamabandi? Learn how the Parimarjan portal works, what can be corrected, the reported timelines and what to do if your application is stuck.
You check your land record online and find a mistake: your father's name is spelled wrong, the area is different from your deed, or the plot number does not match. This happens often with digitised land records, and it can block a sale, a loan, a building plan or a government benefit. The good news is that Bihar has an online system to request corrections.
In short: Bihar's revenue department runs a portal called Parimarjan (and a newer version reported as Parimarjan Plus) where you can apply to correct errors in the digitised jamabandi. The Circle Officer decides the request. Reported time limits are 15 working days for clerical errors and longer for other cases. Apply with documents that prove the correct detail and keep your application number.
What Parimarjan is
Parimarjan means correction. It is a citizen-service portal of the Department of Revenue and Land Reforms, Bihar, built with NIC Bihar. The NIC site says it was launched on 13 May 2020 to let people request corrections in the digitised jamabandi register. The Circle Officer (Anchal Adhikari) is the officer responsible for processing the request. Applicants upload documents and get status updates by SMS and email.
It is different from dakhil-kharij (mutation), which changes the record after a transfer such as a sale or inheritance. Parimarjan corrects errors in the record that already exists. See dakhil-kharij in Bihar for the transfer process.
What kind of mistakes can be corrected
The types of correction offered can change over time, so look at the services listed on the portal. In general, the errors people report include:
- Name spelling of the owner or the father or husband.
- Parentage or address details.
- Plot (khesra) or khata number typed wrongly.
- Area mismatch between the deed and the record.
- Land type or classification errors.
- Land revenue (lagan) details that are wrong.
- Missing entries, where a record was left out during digitisation.
A change that would alter who owns the land, or settle a dispute between claimants, is not a simple clerical correction. Those matters go through mutation or through civil or revenue courts.
Reported time limits
A news report from Patna Press, dated 14 December 2025, said the state set time limits, counted in working days, for correction applications on Parimarjan Plus:
| Type of case | Time limit reported |
|---|---|
| Clerical and typographical errors in digitised records, such as names, parentage, address, plot number, area and land revenue details | 15 days |
| Other discrepancies in the records | 35 days |
| Entering omitted records online, and cases that need physical measurement | Up to 75 days |
The report said the clock runs only while the application is under official scrutiny, and the time taken by the applicant to respond to a returned or incomplete application is not counted. District magistrates were told to ensure that applications are decided on time. These limits come from a news report, so check the current rules on the portal or with your Circle Office.
Documents to keep ready
The portal shows the documents needed for each service. In general, these help:
- Copy of the existing jamabandi entry that has the error (a screenshot or printout).
- Proof of the correct detail: the registered sale deed, the previous deed, the old khatiyan or an old land rent receipt that shows the right name, number or area.
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar and a mobile number linked to you.
- Land rent receipts. See how to pay land rent online.
- A self-declaration or affidavit if the portal asks for one.
- Survey or map documents, in case of an area or boundary issue.
- For name changes due to a spelling error: Aadhaar or other government ID that matches the correct spelling.
Scan documents clearly and upload them in the required format, usually PDF with a size limit.
Step-by-step: how to apply
The screens may change, so follow the prompts on the official portal.
- Find the error. Look up your record first. See how to check Bihar land records online. Take a note of the district, circle, mauza, khata and khesra and exactly what is wrong.
- Open the Parimarjan portal (an official site of the Bihar government, with a "bihar.gov.in" address). Do not use a site you reached from an advertisement or a message.
- Register or log in with your mobile number.
- Choose the correction service that matches your problem.
- Enter the land details and the correct information.
- Upload your supporting documents.
- Submit and note the application number. Save the acknowledgement.
- Track the status on the portal and by SMS or email.
- Respond quickly if the Circle Officer returns the file or asks for another document. The time you take does not count against the officer's deadline, but it delays your result.
- Check the corrected record on the land records site after approval and save the updated copy.
If your application is delayed or rejected
- Delayed: Note the date of submission and the time limit. Visit or write to the Circle Officer, quoting your application number. If the delay continues, you can raise it with the district-level revenue officer or through the state's public grievance channels. Keep copies of everything.
- Rejected: Read the reason. If it is a missing document or a mismatch, correct it and apply again. If the officer says the matter is a dispute and not a clerical error, you may have to go through the mutation or dispute process.
- Appeal: The law provides for appeal against orders of revenue officers to a higher revenue authority within a stated time. Ask the Circle Office or a land lawyer which forum applies and the time limit.
Tips to avoid problems
- Fix errors before you need them. Do not wait until the day of the sale or the bank's visit.
- Be exact. Quote the correct spelling or number as shown on your document, and match it with your ID.
- Use the same name everywhere: deed, Aadhaar, PAN and bank records.
- Avoid middlemen who ask for unofficial payments. Use the portal and keep every receipt.
- Keep a folder of your deed, mutation order, rent receipts and the correction order. See documents to check before buying property.
- If you are buying land, check the records for errors and ask the seller to correct them before registration. See buying a plot checklist.
Why it matters
- Selling or buying: mismatched names or areas make buyers and banks hesitate.
- Loans: banks check land records. See construction loan vs home loan.
- Building plan: authorities ask for correct revenue records. See building plan approval.
- Government benefits and compensation follow the recorded details.
- Disputes: clean records reduce the chance of conflict among family members.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parimarjan the same as mutation?
No. Mutation (dakhil-kharij) updates the record after a transfer. Parimarjan corrects errors in the existing digitised record.
Is there a fee?
The portal and the department set any fee. Check on the portal rather than trusting third-party sites that quote different figures.
Can I apply if I am outside Bihar?
If the portal allows online application and you can upload documents, yes. A hearing or verification may need a representative. Check with the Circle Office.
What if the error is in the deed, not in the record?
A mistake in a registered deed is corrected by a rectification or correction deed, with the sub-registrar. Ask a lawyer.
Portals, forms, time limits and fees change. The time limits above are as reported in the news on 14 December 2025 and may have been revised. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current process with the Circle Office or a land lawyer.
