What are adangal and 1-B in Andhra Pradesh?

Adangal and 1-B are village revenue records. They show who is recorded as holder of a land parcel, the survey number and the extent. Buyers compare them with the sale deed to confirm the seller's right.

Do I need an encumbrance certificate in Andhra Pradesh?

Yes, it is a standard check. The certificate lists registered transactions and charges over a period, which helps you spot mortgages or earlier sales that the seller did not mention.

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Andhra Pradesh: Land Record Checks to Run Before You Buy

Revenue extracts, village records and the sub-registrar all tell part of the story. Here is how to read them together.

By The Land and Law Desk

11 Oct 2026Updated 18 Oct 20265 min read

Who this affects

Worth a read

Read this if you are buying land in Andhra Pradesh and need to verify revenue records, encumbrances and registration steps.

Buyers
Buyers must match sale deed chain with revenue extracts, get EC and confirm land use and approvals before registering.
Owners
Owners should ensure mutation after sale and clear any assignment or lease entries in revenue records.
Lawyers & registrars
Legal advisers and sub-registrars will need to reconcile revenue records with registered deeds and advise on gaps.

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Mainly a legal signal: the piece focuses on matching revenue records, encumbrance checks and ensuring mutation and permissions.

Before buying land in Andhra Pradesh, a buyer should match the sale deed chain with revenue records such as the adangal and 1-B extract, obtain an encumbrance certificate, and confirm land use and layout approvals. Registration then takes place at the sub-registrar office after stamp duty and fees are paid.

Key takeaways

Compare revenue records with the registered deeds.
Check for restrictions on assigned land.
Make sure mutation follows your purchase.

In Andhra Pradesh, revenue records and registration records are kept by different offices. A careful buyer reads them side by side.

Match survey numbers and extents across records
Look for entries about assignment, lease or disputes
Confirm land use and any required permissions

Where records disagree, ask the seller to resolve the gap before you pay. Seek legal advice for specific situations.

Frequently asked questions

What are adangal and 1-B in Andhra Pradesh?: Adangal and 1-B are village revenue records. They show who is recorded as holder of a land parcel, the survey number and the extent. Buyers compare them with the sale deed to confirm the seller's right.
Do I need an encumbrance certificate in Andhra Pradesh?: Yes, it is a standard check. The certificate lists registered transactions and charges over a period, which helps you spot mortgages or earlier sales that the seller did not mention.