Mutation of Property

Property mutation refers to the process of updating the ownership details in the local municipal records.

Our Process

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Visit nearest local municipal office which maintains the land records and apply for property mutation alongwith required documents

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The authorities verify the submitted documents to ensure their authenticity

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A public notice is issued to invite any objections to the proposed mutation

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If no objections are received within the stipulated period, the mutation is approved, and the revenue records are updated to reflect the new ownership

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Once the mutation is approved, a mutation certificate is issued to the applicant, confirming the update in the records

Document Required

Affidavit mentioning the applicant's relationship with the deceased person

A declaration in affidavit form in which the land/h2roperty has been intended to be mutated in the place of the deceased that has not been transferred when the deceased was alive

Form/Application of mutation with required court fee affixed on it

Affidavit on stamp papers

Indemnity bonds

Valid ID of applicant

Property tax receipts (if required)

Copy of affidavit

court order

Affidavit on stamp papers

Valid ID of applicant

Photograph

Property tax receipts

Indemnity bonds

Submit your Query

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Frequently Asked Questions

Those who buy apartments or land or inherit the same through a gift deed /Will /natural succession get the mutation entered in the records.

After submitting the application with the required documents, it might take the concerned authority almost 15 – 30 days to update the record, after which it will issue a property mutation document to the applicant.

Mutation Records do not confer the property’s title on the person whose name is on the records as that should be done independently through a declaratory suit; the significance of the mutation of property can be easily seen going over the requirement of the mutation records in various situations such as for: Ascertainment of land ownership, Updating the revenue records of the government, Fixing property tax liability, Applying for utilities such as electricity, water etc. and receiving the bills, Selling of the property in the future, Issuing correct and proper tax documents.

  • Only an individual whose name changes can pay the property or revenue tax.
  • Even though property registration is compulsory in India, the mutation process is not legally enforceable.
  • This enables an owner to sell his property without any doubt.
  • Mutation of the property is mandatory for buyers of land.
  • However, in the case of non-agricultural land and for buyers of apartments and flats, the mutation is regarded as a legal formality.
  • Therefore, if anyone fails to do so, he cannot relinquish away one’s right to the property.

  • While some states charge a very minimal fee for land and mutation, others levy the property mutation rate as a certain % of the property value.
  • In various states which charge a minimal fee for property mutation, the rate may vary between Rs 30 and Rs 100.
  • However, in some states with much higher charges, at least 1% of the property cost could be charged as a property mutation charge.

Mutation entries can only be used as proof of possession over a property and not ownership, as per several judgments from the Supreme Court of India.

An aggrieved party can file an appeal before the additional collector or the deputy commissioner, within 30 days of the order of rejection.

  • Yes, you can buy a property without mutation, but it is not advisable.
  • Mutation is crucial for updating government records and ensuring that the new owner is recognized for tax purposes.
  • Without mutation, the previous owner may still be liable for property taxes, and the new owner may face legal complications.

Mutation is also called dakhil kharij, or khatta certificate in different states across India.