Cadastral surveys are primarily conducted to:
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Determine the topography of land
Establish and record boundaries of individual land parcels for ownership records, taxation, and legal purposes
Measure river channels
Plan highway alignments
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B. Establish and record boundaries of individual land parcels for ownership records, taxation, and legal purposes
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Cadastral surveys define property boundaries (ownership limits). In India: Settlement Officer surveys, Field Measurement Book (FMB), and District Survey Records. Urban: city survey with Cadastral Map. Used for property registration, land revenue, boundary disputes. Accuracy: high (typically to centimetres).
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