In India, land use records are maintained by:

Land Revenue Department

The correct answer is Option (2) → Land Revenue Department

• Land-use records are maintained by land revenue department.
• The land use categories add up to reporting area, which is somewhat different from the geographical area.
• This department is primarily responsible for maintaining land records related to land ownership, land revenue collection, and land classification.
• Land revenue records include details about landowners, land area, land type, land use for agricultural or non-agricultural purposes, and the revenue or taxes associated with the land.
• These records are essential for property taxation and land revenue assessment.