How to link Aadhaar to RTC

Linking your Aadhaar card to your Records of Rights, Tenancy and Crops (RTC) (land record) might sound complex, but it’s actually manageable – and it protects your rights. Here’s how to link Aadhaar to RTC in short.

Why link your Aadhaar to RTC?

When your Aadhaar number gets added to the land record, the system confirms you are the owner. The state of Karnataka is doing this campaign to reduce fraud in land transfers.

Step-by-step process (quick tip)

1. Visit your taluk’s village administrative officer (VAO) or access the online portal of Bhoomi.
2. Show your Aadhaar card + landowner’s name on the RTC/pahani.
3. Provide your mobile number (the one linked with Aadhaar) – this may be used for OTP verification.
4. VAO will scan/enter your Aadhaar number into the record of rights system.
5. Get receipt or confirmation; check after a week if the link shows on portal.
   Example: Mr Ramesh of Chāndor village visited VAO with his Aadhaar & RTC. It took about 20 minutes and he got the receipt. A week later he checked and the Aadhaar number appeared in the online system – he said “felt safer”.

Checklist of what to carry

• Aadhaar card (original)
• Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
• RTC/pahani copy
• If land inherited: document of succession or mutation
• Your photo ID (optional)

When will linking matter?

If you try to register a sale, mutation or apply for a subsidy, linking helps smooth processing. Also state officials say unlinked RTCs may risk access to certain benefits.