What Is Mutation of Property?

Mutation simply refers to the change in ownership title from one person to the other one when the property is sold or is transferred. Hence, through the process of mutation, the new owner gets the concerned property registered in his name with the land revenue department and the government can thus charge the property tax from the legitimate owner then. Such a system is also known as “Dakhil Kharji” and experts argue that mutation of property should be sought from the revenue office in every six months in order to check any unpleasant transaction on the aforesaid property. The length of procedure and the fee payable for such mutation purpose differs from one state to another. In a scenario, where death occurs to the owner and property needs to inherited or re-registered, revenue department asks for the Death certificates and relationship evidences. 

Realty experts believe that the following documents are needed while seeking a mutation of property:
*    Copy of Sale Deed and allied documents,
*    Court application with the court fee stamp duly affixed on it,
*    Stamp paper pertaining to indemnity bond of required value,
*    Affidavit to complement stamp paper of requisite value
*    Up-to-date property tax payment receipts,

However, in case of mutation in regard to inheritance or Will, following documents are sought:
*    Death Certificate
*    Copy of Will Document or Succession evidence or Certificate
*    Stamp Paper bearing Indemnity bond of requisite value
*    Stamp Paper should also have Affidavit of requisite value attested by a Notary
*    In case of Power of Attorney, Property Tax should be fully paid up-to-date and there should be receipts,
*    Copy of Power of Attorney documents,
*    Copy of document of Will,
*    Payment Receipts registered with a sub-registrar
*    Application to court for mutation with court fee stamp affixed on it.