When you are selling your property, the prospective buyer may ask you for mutation records. So, what is it exactly and why it is important?
Mutation of a property, also known as “Dakhil Kharij” in Hindi, can be best described as the transfer or change of title ownership of a property at the time of buying or selling. For instance, if you are buying a property from a seller, by mutating the property, your name gets recorded in the land revenue department records.
With the title ownership being transferred, it makes it easier for the government to charge property tax to the rightful person, which in this case is you.
Importance of Mutation Records
- Helps the government to charge property tax to the rightful owner of the property
- Helps you rectify errors in the records in case of any unauthorised transaction against the property
- If you are the rightful owner of the property, it will be recorded on your name in the land revenue department
- While selling a property, you have to show the mutation certificate to the prospective buyer for verification
- For agricultural lands, without mutation the ownership of property won’t be passed on to the new owner
- It serves as a proof of property ownership
How to Apply for Mutation Certificate
The application process varies from state to state. For the purpose of illustration, let’s see the mutation application process that’s followed in the state of West Bengal.
Offline Application
- Step 1: Go to the sub-registrar’s office and complete the registration process that’s required for mutation
- Step 2: Request for the land mutation application form and fill in the required fields as per the given format. Here’s what the application form looks like.
- Alternatively, you can download the same from the West Bengal government’s “Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department” website.
- Step 3: After filling in the form with appropriate details, attach all the required documents (more on this later).
- Step 4: Submit the application form along with the documents to the concerned officer.
- Step 5: Upon submission, you will receive a transaction ID on your registered mobile number. Note down the transaction ID for future reference
- Step 6: Your request for Mutation certificate will be forwarded to the concerned authority.
- Step 7: Physical verification and property measurement will be carried out based on the Registered Deed to see if there are any property-related disputes
- Step 8: Upon verification, the concerned authority will sanction the mutation certificate.
Documents Required for Mutation
| Mutation in case of Sale of Property |
Mutation in case of Will or Inheritance |
- Copy of sale deed
- Receipt of property tax payments till date
- Registration deed
- Mutation application with court fee stamp affixed
- Affidavit on stamp paper of requisite value
- Ration card
- Aadhaar card
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- Death certificate
- Affidavit on stamp paper
- Succession certificate copy
- Copy of Power of Attorney
- Affidavit on stamp paper of requisite value
- Receipt of property tax payments till date
- Mutation application with court fee stamp affixed
- Sale deeds
- Registration deeds
- Ration card
- Aadhaar card
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Types of Mutation
There are basically two types of mutations. They are:
- Mutation of agricultural lands
- Mutation of non-agricultural lands, including flats, independent houses, and the likes
When can the Mutation of Property be done?
- In the event of purchasing a property
- In the case of inheriting a property through “Will” or inheritance
- In the case of owning a property through Gift Deed
Mutation Fee Applicable
The mutation fee varies from state to state. For instance, the West Bengal government has recently waived mutation fees related to property ownership via inheritance. Here’s some other fees and charges associated with mutation of property in West Bengal.
- Postage stamp of Rs.5
- Court fee stamp of Rs.10
Issue of Mutation Property
Once your verification is done, including property measurement, your mutation request will be processed. Upon successful verification, the Government Officer will issue the mutation document. After the completion of the process, your name will be recorded as the rightful owner of the property. The property details will also be updated accordingly.
