Page–29 (ii) : Field Measurement Book (FMB)

Complete Explanation – From Basics to Legal Use

In land and property matters, many documents exist. But there is ONE document that decides boundaries finally. That document is the Field Measurement Book (FMB).

Sale deeds can be wrong. Maps can be confusing. But FMB is the original measurement record.

1️⃣ What is FMB?

FMB (Field Measurement Book) is an official survey record maintained by the Government Survey Department.

It contains the exact measurements, boundary points, and dimensions of every survey number in a village.

FMB = Ground Truth of Land Boundaries

2️⃣ Why is FMB so important?

It shows exact land measurements
It fixes boundary disputes permanently
It identifies government land encroachment
It is accepted by courts as primary evidence

Courts trust FMB more than sale deeds.

3️⃣ What details are inside an FMB?

Survey Number
Sub-divisions (like 123/1, 123/2)
Exact length and breadth
Corner points (stones / coordinates)
Adjacent survey numbers
Roads, canals, drains, water bodies

Every line in FMB has legal meaning.

4️⃣ FMB vs Sale Deed – Which is stronger?

Sale Deed	FMB
Written by people	Prepared by Govt Survey
May contain errors	Technically precise
Mentions area only	Defines exact boundaries

If deed and FMB differ — FMB wins.

5️⃣ When do you need FMB?

Before buying land
Boundary disputes
Government encroachment notices
Road / drain / canal issues
Court cases

6️⃣ How to get FMB copy?

Survey Department
Tahsildar / Mandal Office
Online land record portals (state-wise)

You need Survey Number + Village Name.

7️⃣ How is FMB used in actual survey?

Surveyor takes FMB and:

Locates reference points
Measures distances exactly
Fixes corner stones
Prepares survey sketch

This is called Demarcation.

8️⃣ Common mistakes people make about FMB

Ignoring FMB and trusting brokers
Using private survey sketches
Building walls without FMB survey
Thinking registration is enough

9️⃣ Legal value of FMB

Accepted by Revenue Authorities
Primary evidence in courts
Basis for eviction or protection

FMB + Official Survey Report = Strongest Legal Shield

10️⃣ Golden Rules (Must Remember)

No FMB → No boundary certainty.

Always verify land with FMB
Never rely only on sale deed
Survey before construction

PAGE–29 (ii) Summary

Field Measurement Book is the foundation of land ownership clarity.

If FMB is clear, Land problems disappear.

Educational purpose only. Survey and land procedures vary by State. Always rely on official Survey & Revenue records.

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ఈ లైబ్రరీలో భూమి & ఆస్తి కొనుగోలు చేయడానికి ముందు తెలుసుకోవాల్సిన అన్ని అంశాలు ఉన్నాయి — చట్టాలు, రికార్డులు, కబ్జాలు, సర్వే, కోర్టులు, మోసాలు.

👉 ఈ పేజీని ఒకసారి చదివితే భూమి విషయంలో జీవితాంతం అప్రమత్తంగా ఉంటారు.

📘 CORE LAND & PROPERTY LAWS

📙 LAND DISPUTES, KABJA & ENCROACHMENTS

📕 GOVERNMENT, PORAMBOKE & PUBLIC LANDS

📗 BIG LAND PROBLEMS & ENQUIRY PROCESS

Big Land Problems – How to Approach & Enquire

📘 SURVEY, RE-SURVEY & FMB

📙 COURTS & CASE LAWS

FMB Case Laws & Court Judgments

📚 MASTER GUIDES & RESOURCES

🌱 Final Message

భూమి కొనడం ఒక నిర్ణయం. చట్టం తెలుసుకోవడం ఒక రక్షణ.

చట్టం తెలిసినవాడు భూమి కోల్పోడు.

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