Although some form of revenue administration existed in the Lakshadweep islands during the pre-independence era, the Revenue Department was formally established as a full-fledged administrative entity in 1964, following the reorganization of administrative structures after Lakshadweep became a Union Territory. Since its inception, the department has been central to land administration and revenue management and the delivery of essential public service across the islands.
The department is headquartered at Kavaratti and is headed by the Additional District Magistrate (ADM). Deputy Collectors / Block Development Officers (BDOs) are posted in the Revenue Sub-Divisions of each island.
The department is primarily responsible for the administration and maintenance of land records, issue of various statutory certificates, processing of land-related permissions, enforcement of land laws, and disaster management coordination. It also facilitates public services such as issuance of Entry Permits, Caste Certificate, income and nativity certificates, trade licenses, and other revenue-related documents through both online and offline platforms.
Services Offered
- Processing and issuance of Entry Permits. Apply Online at ePermit Portal (https://epermit.utl.gov.in)
- The following certificate/documents are available through National Government Service Portal(https://serviceonline.gov.in)
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- Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate
- Nativity Certificate
- One and Same Certificate
- Domicile/Residence Certificate
- Income Certificate (Individual)
- Income Certificate (Family)
- Resident ID card
- Marriage Certificate
- Diversion Certificate
- Trade License
- Encumbrance Certificate
- Dependency Certificate
- Certificates Currently Issued Manually
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- Possession Certificate
- Land Evaluation Certificate
- Solvency Certificate
- Heirship Certificate