AP Anil Kumar – Kerala Revenue Minister 2026 (Wandoor, Malappuram | Profile, Revenue Department)

AP Anil Kumar (Anilkumar Parambil) is the Revenue Minister of Kerala in 2026. He is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and represents the Wandoor constituency in Malappuram district in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He was appointed as Revenue Minister in the UDF government led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan. The Revenue Department under his ministry handles land records, property registration, survey operations, village administration, disaster management relief and issuance of income and caste certificates across all 14 districts of Kerala.

Kerala land records can be checked online at erekha.kerala.gov.in — the official e-Rekha land records portal maintained by the Revenue Department. No login is required. Select your district, taluk, village and survey number to view ownership details, land area, survey number and land use classification. The portal is accessible from anywhere in the world including from UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries — useful for NRI property owners in Kerala. For encumbrance certificates showing transaction history go to registration.kerala.gov.in. For village maps and boundary details use the Maps section of erekha.kerala.gov.in.

Stamp duty for property registration in Kerala in 2026 is 5 percent of the property value or fair value (whichever is higher) for general buyers plus a 10 percent surcharge on stamp duty. Registration fee is 2 percent of property value capped at a maximum of ₹2 lakh. Total registration cost including stamp duty, surcharge and registration fee is approximately 7 to 8 percent of property value. For a ₹50 lakh property the total registration cost is approximately ₹3.5 to 4 lakh. Women buyers get a reduced stamp duty of 4 percent on their first property purchase. NRIs buying residential or commercial property in Kerala pay the same stamp duty and registration fees as resident Indians.

AP Anil Kumar represents the Wandoor constituency in Malappuram district of Kerala. Wandoor is located in the Perinthalmanna taluk of Malappuram district and is known for its forested terrain, tribal belt villages and agricultural communities. The constituency has a significant Muslim and tribal population. AP Anil Kumar has been the MLA from Wandoor since 2001 — this is his fourth consecutive term from the same constituency. He won the 2026 Kerala Assembly election from Wandoor with 1,21,074 votes and a margin of 47,939 votes, which is one of the highest margins in Malappuram district.

An encumbrance certificate (EC) in Kerala can be obtained online through the official Registration Department portal at registration.kerala.gov.in. Go to the EC section, search by property document number or survey number, select the period (up to 30 years of transaction history is available), pay the nominal fee of ₹25 to ₹100 online and download the certificate. Alternatively visit any Sub-Registrar office in Kerala or an Akshaya centre for assisted filing. The EC shows all registered transactions on a property including sales, mortgages, gifts and other encumbrances. NRIs can obtain ECs fully online without visiting Kerala — essential before buying property or before remitting large amounts for property purchase.

Yes. NRIs can buy residential and commercial property in Kerala without any special permission under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) regulations. NRIs cannot buy agricultural land, plantation land or farmhouse property without special RBI approval. The purchase can be funded from NRE or NRO accounts or through normal banking channels. Stamp duty and registration fees are the same as for resident Indians at 7 to 8 percent of property value. The property registration process requires the NRI to either be physically present at the Sub-Registrar office or to execute a registered Power of Attorney in favour of a resident family member who can complete the registration. For details on Power of Attorney for Kerala property see our dedicated guide at admeonline.com.

Wandoor is a constituency in Malappuram district of Kerala, located in the Perinthalmanna taluk. The constituency is known for its forested areas, tribal communities and proximity to the Silent Valley National Park region. Wandoor has a mixed population of Muslim, Hindu and tribal communities. It is one of the constituencies in Kerala with the highest proportion of forest and agricultural land. Revenue Minister AP Anil Kumar has represented Wandoor since 2001 and is currently serving his fourth consecutive term from the constituency. In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election AP Anil Kumar won with 1,21,074 votes and a margin of 47,939 votes — one of the largest victory margins in Malappuram district. The constituency falls under the Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency.

The Revenue Department Kerala headquarters can be reached at 0471-2518006. The official website is revenue.kerala.gov.in. For property registration and encumbrance certificates contact the Registration Department at 0471-2305946 or registration.kerala.gov.in. For land records and survey enquiries visit erekha.kerala.gov.in. For local assistance with Revenue Department services including certificates, applications and land record requests visit the nearest Akshaya centre at akshaya.kerala.gov.in. For complaints and grievances against Revenue Department officials file at the Chief Minister Grievance Cell portal at pgd.kerala.gov.in.