Pattas (Tenancy Rights)

Pattas are legal documents that grant tenants the right to occupy a property, typically in rural or agricultural areas, for a specified period. They establish tenancy rights, allowing tenants to use the land or property for farming or residence while recognizing the landowner’s ownership. Pattas provide security to tenants, ensuring they cannot be easily evicted and often include terms about land use, payment, and duration. These rights are important in rural communities to protect tenants’ livelihoods, and legally, they can sometimes be transferred or inherited, offering a degree of stability and recognition of occupancy rights.