Torrens System

Torrens system is a system which insists the presentation of survey map along with the deed for registration in respect of any transfer or otherwise disposal of land. The above map shall be prepared by a licensed surveyor or by an officer authorized by the Government in this behalf and got approved.  Kerala has made a feeble attempt to introduce Torrens’s or, to be more precise, a component of Torrens in the villages under the Principal Sub-Registrar Offices of Kottayam & Angamaly since 1995. Due to the strong opposition and court cases this initiative could not be scaled up but somehow still being followed in 13 villages.

The villages where Torrens system exists are as follows

1. Kottayam-Kottayam, Aimanam, Chegalam, Nattakom, Thiruvarpu, Peroor, Kumarakom.
2. Aluva-Angamali, Manjapra, Mukkannur, Thuravur, Ayyauzha, Karukutty.

Torrens Licence

1. 1. License issuing officer

The license issuing officer is The Director of Survey and Land Records or an officer authorized by him.

1. 1. Qualifications of Licensed Surveyor

a) A chain survey certificate approved by The Director of Survey and Land Records.
OR
b) I.T.I Certificate in surveyor trade
OR
c) Six years military experience in surveyor trade.
OR
d) Not less than six years experience in Kerala Survey and Land Records Department as a Surveyor

1. 1. Application for License

Application in Form No-26 together with the chalan receipt in original towards the remittance of fee of Rs.2500/-(Two thousand five hundred only),  two passport size photos, Copy of  S.S.L.C  front page and copy of qualifying certificate.

1. 1. Renew of License

The licensing Officer, being satisfied of the suitability of the applicant, shall issue the license in formNo-27 for a period of two years which may be renewed in every two year. Renewal fees Rs.1250/- (One thousand two hundred fifty only),

1. 1. Jurisdiction of Licensed Surveyor

The area of jurisdiction of a licensed surveyor shall not extend to more than one taluk.

1. 1. Power to suspend License

The licensing officer shall have power to suspend a license for reasons to be recorded in writing.

1. 1. Power to cancel License

The licensing officer shall have power to cancel a license for reasons to be recorded in writing after having given the licensed surveyor an opportunity to defend his case.

Head of Account for Remitting Fees : 0029-00-800-92-other items

Application for Torrens License