All You Need To Know About Mutation Of Property

Purchasing a property is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make in your lifetime. Once you have registered the house in your name, it is important to get a mutation of done in government records. Many people do not understand the importance of this property document. If you want to become the rightful owner of a property, mutation of a property is required. 

Let’s understand what mutation is and why it is important?

What is the mutation of property?

Mutation of the property also referred to as Dakhil Kharij in Hindi, is a process that enables the government to charge property tax from the rightful owner of the property. By mutating a property, the ownership of a property is transferred from one person to another after the property is either purchased or inherited. Therefore it is important to get mutation done and get the new owner details updated in the revenue records. These records are maintained by civic bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations or Panchayats. 

Importance of mutation

• It is essential to get the mutation done because of the following reasons:
• Mutation of the property is important as it shows ownership of the property
• Mutation is important for further sale or transfer of the property.
• Mutation helps to safeguard the property records from any frauds.
• Mutation of the property is important to prove the property is free from encumbrance. 

When is a mutation of property required?

Mutation of the property is required whenever there is a change of title ownership in the below circumstances:

• Sale or purchase of a property
• Inheritance of property through a will or without a will
• Transfer of property otherwise, e.g. a gift deed
  It has to be noted that there is a very minimal penalty of Rs 25 if the mutation of the property is not done

Documents required for mutation

Before applying for mutation of property the copy of the following documents will be essential:

In case of sale deed:
1.    Copy of sale deed
2.    Application for mutation with court fee stamp affixed on it
3.    Indemnity bond on stamp paper of requisite value
4.    Affidavit on stamp paper of requisite value
5.    Clearance of up-to-date property tax

In case of death of the owner:
1.    Death certificate
2.    Copy of Will or succession certificate
3.    Indemnity bond on stamp paper of requisite value
4.    Affidavit on stamp paper of requisite value attested by Notary
5.    Clearance of up-to-date property tax

In case of the power of attorney
1.    Copy of power of attorney
2.    Copy of Will
3.    Receipt of payment registered by sub-registrar
4.    Application for mutation with court fee stamp affixed on it
5.    Indemnity bond on stamp paper of requisite value
6.    Affidavit on stamp paper of requisite value
7.    Clearance of up-to-date property tax

How to apply for mutation?

To apply for mutation, an application is made to the Tehsildar of the area with court fee stamp affixed on it. The documentation and fee for mutation differ across the state. As the digitization of land records has gained momentum and many municipal corporations have digitised the process of mutation of the property. It will lead to transparency and reduce the time taken to procure essential documents.
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