Revenue and Disaster Management

You can apply for a Patta transfer online or at any government e-Sevai center. For non-subdivision cases, the standard government fee is ₹60. If subdivision (survey demarcation) is required, inspection charges apply.

Start online (fastest):

• Visit the Tamil Nadu Revenue e-Services portal (eservices.tn.gov.in↗).
• Select 'Apply for Patta Transfer' and log in with your mobile number / OTP.
• Enter district, taluk, village, survey number, and sub-division details.
• Upload required documents, pay the government fee, and download the application acknowledgement receipt.

Required documents:

• Registered Sale Deed or Title Deed proving ownership.
• Copy of existing Patta or Patta number.
• Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for the property.
• Applicant's Aadhaar card and Smart Ration card copy.

If you cannot apply online:

• Visit your nearest government e-Sevai center (TNeGA) with original documents. Staff will scan and submit your application to the Taluk Tahsildar.

Income and Nativity certificates are vital for school/college admissions, scholarships, and welfare benefits. Applications are processed through the TNeGA e-Sevai portal and digitally signed by the Taluk Tahsildar within 7 to 15 working days for a standard fee of ₹60.

Start online (fastest):

• Go to the official e-Sevai portal (tnesevai.tn.gov.in↗).
• Log in using your 13-digit CAN number (or register a new CAN using Aadhaar).
• Under Revenue Department services, select 'Income Certificate' or 'Nativity Certificate'.

Required documents:

• Aadhaar cards of applicant and head of family.
• Smart Family Ration card copy.
• Passport-size photograph.
• For Income Certificate: Recent salary slip, Form 16, or self-declaration of annual income.
• For Nativity Certificate: 5 years continuous residence proof (Voter ID, electricity bill, or school TC).

If you cannot apply online:

• Submit copies of your documents at any government-authorized e-Sevai center.

During natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, drought, or landslides, citizens can contact dedicated 24/7 disaster control rooms for emergency evacuation, medical aid, and government relief compensation.

Emergency helplines:

• State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC): Dial 1070 (Toll-free 24/7).
• District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC): Dial 1077 (District Collectorate Control Room).
• Unified Police & Rescue: Dial 112 or 100.
• Fire & Disaster Rescue Services: Dial 101.

How to claim relief compensation:

• Inform your local Village Administrative Officer (VAO) immediately about house damage, crop loss, or cattle loss.
• Joint inspection teams from Revenue and Agriculture departments verify and document the extent of damage.
• Ex-gratia compensation under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) is credited directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account.