Real Estate & Property

What is the Revisional Survey (RS / জমরিপ খতিয়ান) and Its Legal Importance?

August 9, 2026 By Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury 6 Min Read
What is the Revisional Survey (RS / জমরিপ খতিয়ান) and Its Legal Importance?
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land ownershipland ownership verification Revisional Survey (RS), locally known as ????? ???????, is an updated and official record of land ownership maintained during periodic land revenue revisions in Bangladesh. RS documents are critical in verifying the latest and boundary details. Landowners, lawyers, and government officials rely on RS khatians to confirm legal ownership and resolve ownership conflicts. Since RS records reflect any changes due to sale, inheritance, or court decisions, maintaining updated RS documents helps prevent future disputes. If discrepancies arise between RS and other survey records, such as Cadastral Survey (CS), the Revisional Survey often holds higher legal value in court proceedings related to .

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Adv. Zahid Chowdhury
Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury Head of Chamber | Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Specializing in corporate governance, commercial contract litigation, and High Court writ matters. Standing Committee Member at DCCI.