difference between 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) and title report

A 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) and a Title Report are not the same, though both relate to property ownership in Maharashtra.

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📄 7/12 Extract (Satbara Utara)

• It’s a land record document issued by the Revenue Department of Maharashtra.

• Shows:

  • Survey/Gat number, area, location.
  • Current landowner names (holders).
  • Type of land use (Agricultural / NA).
  • Cropping pattern (if agricultural).
  • Encumbrances like loans from co-op banks.
  • Remarks (e.g., DP reservation, NA conversion).

✅ It is proof of possession & land details but not conclusive proof of ownership.

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📑 Title Report (Title Search Report / Title Certificate)

• Prepared by an advocate (property lawyer) after searching records for past 30+ years.

• Confirms:

  • Chain of ownership (who owned the land and how it transferred).
  • Whether land has clear & marketable title.
  • Any litigation, disputes, court cases.
  • Encumbrances (loans, mortgages, legal restrictions).
  • Compliance with zoning / NA conversion / DP reservations.

✅ It is used by buyers and banks to ensure the land is free from disputes and safe to buy.

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🔹 Key Differences

Aspect	7/12 Extract	Title Report
Authority	Issued by Revenue Dept.	Prepared by Advocate
Coverage	Shows present landholder & land use	Covers ownership history (30+ yrs)
Proof	Proof of possession, not ownership	Certifies marketable ownership
Scope	Agricultural/NA status, crops, encumbrances	Encumbrances, litigation, ownership chain
Use	Reference for land details	Legal clearance for purchase/loan