21 February 2012
Mutation is a record in the revenue records of transfer of title to a property from one person to another. The procedure, documentation required and the fees payable vary from State to State. However, generally, some broad procedures are followed. Documents required
An application on a plain paper, along with a non-judicial stamp of relevant value containing these details is to be submitted to the Tahsildar of the area:
Name of the area in which the right has been acquired A description of the right acquired The name, parentage and residence address of the person from whom the right has been acquired The manner in which the right has been acquired The name, parentage, residence address of the person who has acquired the right Date on which the right was acquired A copy of the document on the basis of which the mutation is sought - sale deed, Will etc.
Procedure:- *********
A proclamation is issued inviting objections to the proposed mutation, specifying the date (not less than 15 days from the date of the proclamation) up to which any objection to the mutation will be entertained. The Patwari submits his report in the prescribed format. The statement of parties is recorded. The contents of the documents are matched with the recorded statements. If no objection against the proposed mutation is received, it is sanctioned. In case any objection is received against the mutation, the matter is referred to the sun-divisional magistrate of the area. Any party aggrieved by an order of mutation may file an appeal before the Deputy Commissioner concerned within 30 days of the order.