Correction of errors and omission

Section 38 of Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deals with correction of errors and omission. book (khasra) or record of rights (Khatauni) shall be made to the Tahsildar in the manner prescribed. The Act was enacted on 11 Feb 2016.

38. (1) An application for correction of any error or omission in the map, field-book (khasra) or record of rights (Khatauni) shall be made to the Tahsildar in the manner prescribed.

³[ (2) On receiving an application under sub-section (1) or on any error or omission otherwise coming to his knowledge, the Tahsildar shall make such inquiry as may appear to him to be necessary, and refer the case along with his report to the Collector in the case of map correction and to the Sub-Divisional Officer in matter of other correction.

(3) The case shall be decided by the Collector or the Sub Divisional Officer as the case may be, after considering any objection filed and evidence produced before him or before the Tahsildar.

(4) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Collector or the Sub-Divisional Officer, as the case may be, under sub-section (3) may prefer an appeal to the Commissioner within a period of thirty days from the date of such order, and ¹[ The decision of the Commissioner shall, subject to the provisions of section 210, be final].]

²[ (5) Any forged or manipulated entry in the map, the khasra or the record of rights (Khatauni) may be expunged under this section.

(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in other provisions of this Code, the Revenue Inspector may correct any undisputed error or omission in the record of rights (Khatauni) or Khasra in such manner and after making such inquiry, as may be prescribed. ]

Explanation :- The power to correct any error or omission under this section shall not be construed to include the power to decide a dispute involving question of title.

Section 38, Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 (Act 8 of 2012).