Saat Bara

The Saat Bara (7/12 Extract) Legal & Practical Guide is a comprehensive reference designed to simplify one of Maharashtra’s most important land and revenue documents. The book explains the structure, purpose, and legal authority of the 7/12 extract, detailing how it records ownership, cultivation, land classification, tenancy, encumbrances, and crop patterns for every agricultural land parcel. It further clarifies the role of revenue authorities, procedures for updating records, and the legal implications of mutation entries, inheritance transfers, purchase transactions, and land partition. A major focus of the book is its step-by-step guidance on how to obtain 7/12 extracts through government offices and online portals, including details on digital signatures, e-record verification, and authenticated copies. The commentary includes practical insights on common disputes, errors in land records, remedies available to landowners, and the importance of maintaining accurate revenue documentation. The book’s USP is its combination of legal clarity and day-to-day practical utility, making complex land revenue concepts easy to understand for both professionals and laypersons. Ideal for use in litigation, land transactions, and revenue office procedures, this guide bridges the gap between statutory law and on-ground practice. Whether you are a lawyer, farmer, land purchaser, or student, this book equips you with the knowledge needed to navigate Maharashtra’s land record system confidently.