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Overview Of Property Document Mutation

What Is Property Document Mutation?

In India's real estate industry, the mutation of property documents—also known as the transfer of ownership, is an essential process. It involves updating the current owner's name in the ownership records of the land revenue department. This process helps the new owner of the property to establish legal ownership and rights over the property. It facilitates property taxation, changes in land's usage, and ensures clarity on property transactions. Additionally, it provides an official record of property ownership changes, enhancing transparency and enabling effective management of real estate.

Advantages Of Property Document Mutation

• Legal ownership confirmation: The legal acknowledgement of the rightful owner is achieved through property document mutation. It creates a clear and unquestionable title to the property and reduces the possibility of disagreements.
• Tax assessment: Mutation is necessary for appropriate property taxation. It prevents under- or over-assessment of taxation by ensuring that the tax due for the property is correctly estimated.
• Land use changes: In accordance with zoning regulations, mutation enables property owners to change the purpose of land usage. For example, the new landowner can use it for commercial use from residential use.
• Transaction facilities: Updated mutation records make a property more appealing to prospective purchasers, lenders, or lessees since they demonstrate a well-established and lawful ownership history.
• Inheritance clarity: When property is inherited, mutation serves as proof that ownership has been transferred to heirs, enabling a smooth transfer of ownership rights within families.

Process Of Property Document Mutation

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  Application submission

  Submit an application that contains details about the property's location, ownership, and the cause for mutation to the local municipal office or the tax department.

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  Payment of transfer fees

  You might have to pay transfer fees or stamp duty. To prevent delays or legal problems, make sure that all fees and taxes are paid as part of the transfer process.

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  Document verification

  The officials examine the application and verify supporting documents (like the sale deed, inheritance papers, identity documents of everyone involved, and a copy of the previous owner's mutation entry).-

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  Field inspection

  Officials will carry out a physical verification of the property and assess its condition. This helps to ensure the genuineness of the property's description and prevents fraudulent claims.

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  Public notice

  The proposed transfer will be advertised in the local newspaper for the public to notice. This gives an opportunity for people who are related to voice out if they have any objections.

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  Mutation entry

  The local authorities will update the land records or mutation registry as needed to reflect the ownership change. This stage of the transfer procedure is crucial.

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  Issuance of new property document

  The local authorities will issue a mutated property document in the name of the new owner when all the requirements are met. The ownership change will be formally reflected in this document.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card of the applicant
• Ration card
• Property tax payment receipt
• Stamp paper of the applicable value
• Sales deed
• Registration deed (both previous and current)
• Duly filled land mutation application form

* Government Fee