Puducherry FMB

Technical land survey document containing detailed, scaled measurements of land parcels

Overview

FMB stands for Field Measurement Book. In Puducherry, the FMB is a technical land survey document maintained by the Directorate of Survey and Land Records, and it contains detailed, scaled measurements of land parcels — including boundaries, dimensions, and subdivision sketches. It is one of the most authoritative documents for identifying the exact physical location, shape, and extent of a property. Each FMB page is specific to a village, taluk, and survey number, and reflects official land measurements done during the original or resurvey process.
An FMB in Puducherry contains:
• Survey Number / Sub-division Number (RS/TS Number)
• Precise plot boundaries with angles and distances
• Land parcel dimensions (in meters or links)
• Neighboring plot numbers
• Reference points like roads, drains, canals, or physical markers
• Sketch / map extract for individual plots

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Why is FMB important?

Used to mark or demarcate land boundaries physically
Required for building plan approvals and layout permissions
Helps resolve boundary disputes
Often referenced during mutation, Patta transfer, or land record corrections
Required for land conversion, plotting, and registration in some cases

How long does it take to get an FMB for my property?

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Who maintains and issues FMBs in Puducherry?

The Directorate of Survey and Land Records, Government of Puducherry, is responsible for:

Surveying land
Preparing FMB maps
Issuing certified extracts of FMB on request

FMB data is often used in coordination with Patta, Settlement Copy, and GIS data in government records.

Is an FMB a legal proof of ownership?

No. The FMB is a survey document, not a title deed or ownership record.

It shows technical boundaries and measurements, but legal ownership is shown in:

Sale deed (registered document)
Patta (Register of Rights)
Mutation extract

However, the FMB is crucial in validating and supporting ownership claims in physical and legal terms.

Can FMB be used in legal disputes?

Yes. FMB extracts are often used as evidence in boundary-related legal cases, especially when disputes arise over encroachments or incorrect measurements.

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Puducherry FMB

Technical land survey document containing detailed, scaled measurements of land parcels including boundaries, space and extent of a property

Required for selling or transferring land
Important for approval of property related loans from banks and lending institutions
Essential in resolution of boundary disputes

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