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Rejected Nilam? Convert it to Purayidam, legally
Land recorded as nilam in Kerala can be reclassified as purayidam only through the routes the law allows. Our advocate team handles it with you, from application to final order.
- 5000+ cases handled
- 2500+ favourable judgments
Land tax register · extract
Example
- Village
- — — —
- Survey no.
- 123 / 4
- Area
- 10.50 cents
- Type of land
NilamPurayidam
As per conversion orderRDO · 2026
Who is this for
Is "nilam" in your records stopping any of these?
Bank loan refused
Banks hesitate to accept nilam land as security.
Cannot sell
Buyers walk away once they see the land type, and the price drops.
Application rejected before
You were told it can't be done. We check what legal routes remain.
What is this conversion?
Nilam Purayidam
Land recorded as nilam (paddy land/wetland) in revenue records can block house construction, bank loans and sale. Under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008, eligible land can be reclassified through an application to the RDO.
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- Keep these ready
- Land tax receipt
- Title deed
- Possession certificate
- Location sketch
- Encumbrance certificate (EC)
- Aadhaar / ID
- Videos from the 4 corners of the land (from the app)
Our legacy
5000+cases handled
2500+favourable judgments
2500+cases ongoing right now
Of nearly 5000 cases, about 2500 have received favourable judgments and about 2500 are ongoing. A large advocate team works behind every case.
How it works
No running between offices. Start from your phone.
- 1
Register
Log in with your phone number and OTP.
- 2
Upload documents
Land tax receipt, title deed and other legal papers.
- 3
Site videos
Video from all 4 corners of the plot.
- 4
Track status
Every stage arrives as a notification and SMS.
Bhu-Mithra app
Always know where your case stands
- 💬 AI assistant, then a real personInstant answers, and one tap connects you to our team member, with photo and name.
- 📸 Scan your documentsPhotograph each page; we receive one PDF.
- 🎥 Videos of your landFrom all 4 corners, with location.
- 🔔 Every step as a notificationStatus, hearing date and receipts by notification and SMS.
Questions
What people usually ask
What is the difference between nilam and purayidam?
Nilam is land recorded as paddy land or wetland in revenue records. Purayidam is dry land where houses and other construction are allowed.
Is this legal?
Yes. We apply only for eligible land, through the routes allowed by the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008.
My application was rejected. Can I still apply?
It depends on the records of each plot. Our advocate team checks whether routes such as an appeal are open in rejected cases.
Which documents are needed?
Land tax receipt, title deed, possession certificate, location sketch and Aadhaar. The team will tell you if anything else is needed.
What are the fees and how long does it take?
It differs for every case. Register and share your documents, and the team will tell you exactly.
Your land, your right
All you need is your phone number. Register, and leave the rest to us.
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