WHAT IS THE CHAIN AND TRIANGULATION SURVEY NUMBER (CTS) NUMBER OF A PROPERTY? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

This article discusses why it is important to have the CTS number, the benefits it can offer to owners, and how to check the CTS number online and offline.

What is the CTS number on the property card?

As explained above, CTS is a unique identification number that is allotted to all the properties in Mumbai.

The Superintendent of Land Records in Mumbai issues the number for all properties. The CTS number is normally mentioned on the property card or the 7/12 extract. In the case of apartments, the number is specified on the property agreement.

Why is the CTS number important?

Here are some reasons that make CTS number important for all property owners:

• The CTS number is used for record-keeping purposes by the municipal corporation to ensure transparency and accountability in property-related transactions.
• The CTS number is crucial for property owners to avoid legal disputes and property-related fraud.
• The CTS number may be necessary when obtaining government permissions, such as building permits, property registration, and other legal documents related to the property.
• The CTS number can ensure smooth property transactions if one intends to sell a land parcel. A buyer or tenant can quickly verify the ownership and legality of the property using the CTS number.
• The CTS number is essential for property tax payments as the municipal corporation uses the CTS number to identify the property.
• The CTS number can help in obtaining a home loan. Most banks and financial institutions use the CTS number to verify the ownership and legality of the property before approving a loan and determining the loan amount and interest rates.

How can one obtain the CTS number offline?

Here are the steps for obtaining the CTS number offline:

• Check the district under which the concerned property falls
• Look for the CTS office within the district. At present, there are 10 CTS offices in Mumbai in areas Andheri, Bandra, Vile Parle, Borivali, Goregaon, Malad, Mulund, Ghatkopar, Chembur, and Kurla. Each of these offices covers specific villages with a total of 86 villages.
• Visit the right office
• Ask for the CTS number
• Complete the formalities, and the CTS number will be issued

Here is the list of all CTS offices, talukas, and the villages they cover:

How to get the CTS number of a property online?

The Maharashtra government has supported the digitization of property records, allowing citizens to access information about properties online. A CTS number can be obtained on the 7/12 extract of the website. One can visit the official Maharashtra Bhumi Abhilekh or Mahabhulekh portal to get the number.

Conclusion

The CTS number is an essential identifier for properties located in Mumbai Suburbs. It helps identify the property for various purposes, such as property tax payment, record-keeping, and ownership verification.

Having a valid CTS number is crucial for property transactions, obtaining loans, reducing scams and frauds, paying property taxes, and several other reasons. One must ensure that their property has a valid CTS number to avoid legal disputes and property-related fraud.

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