What is Mutation of Property?

When my uncle purchased a resale property, he hired a legal expert for the documentation verification. When the expert came to our home, I sat with my uncle to learn what all needs to be done. At that time, I learned about the mutation of property meaning. The expert said it, also known as “Dakhil Kharij.” When I asked what that meant, he said it meant updating government records to reflect a change in ownership of a property in India. I have shared more details on it below.

What is Property Mutation?

The expert explained it is the legal transfer of the property's title from the current owner to the new owner.

• This process is important during purchasing of a property or after any transfer of property ownership because of sale, inheritance, gift, or any other means, as it allows the government to update its land and municipal records.

• Mutation is necessary for paying property taxes under the new owner’s name and serves as legal proof of ownership in government records.

• When a property is sold or transferred, the new owner must apply for mutation at the local municipal or revenue office. You may need to submit the sale deed (or other proof of ownership transfer), previous owner’s details, ID proof, and NOC if applicable.

• The authorities verify the documents, and if approved, the new owner’s name will be updated on the property records. Depending on the location, the mutation process may involve a nominal fee.

• While a mutation certificate itself does not confer legal ownership, it is essential for paying property taxes and getting utility connections.

• Updated mutation records serve as a record of ownership, helping to resolve disputes and aiding in the buying or selling of property in the future.

• He further said property mutation can be categorised into two types: mutation for agricultural land, which is overseen by the local revenue office, and mutation for non-agricultural or urban properties managed by the municipal authority.

I hope you understood what is mutation of property.

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Property mutation or intkal of property as many call it is transfer or change of property title in the government and local body’s records for a particular property.

Property mutation usually occurs in the events such as-

1.Death of the original owner and subsequent transfer of property due to inheritance.

2.When the property is leased, the ownership can be transferred via irrevocable power of attorney.

3.When you buy a property

4.When someone gifts or donates the property

To get property mutation, you can go online on the official website of the land revenue body of your state or you can visit the revenue officer’s office in your state to get the process completed.

The documents required for property mutation are as follows:

1.Filled application form for property mutation

2.Copy of title or sale deed

3.Affidavit on stamp paper as suggested by the sub-registrar

4.Indemnity bond

5.Copy of government approved ID such as Aadhaar Card

6.Property tax payment receipt

7.Copy of power of attorney or succession certificate or death certificate of the owner (if applicable)

The property mutation will be completed post verification of the claims, property and documents submitted to the officer. It usually takes 15 to 30 working days to update the local body’s record and then the property mutation certificate is issued.