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Mutation of Property indicates the updating of an owner in government land records after a property is bought, inherited, or transferred.

For example, taking a plot, getting the property in one's name after the demise of a father, or inheriting it through some kind of gift; names must be changed in official records. This is done by mutation.

✅ Importance of Mutation

• 🧾 Proof of ownership against the land/revenue records of the country
• 💵 Liability to pay property taxes under your name
• 🏦 Helps in availing loans, utilities, etc.
• 🏛️ Helps in the event of legal disputes over the property
• ⚖️ Essential during selling, inheritance, or conversion of land use

Mutation does not create full ownership but makes it known who actually bears the responsibility, acknowledged in government records for the property.

FAQs – Mutation of Property

1. What is Mutation?

Mutation refers to the recording of the new owner's name in land or municipal records after the property has changed hands.

2. Is mutation essential after property purchase?

Yes. Without it, you are such a fictitious person in the record books of the government, even if you possess a sale deed.

3. I inherited property from my father. Do I still need mutation?

Yes. You need to apply for mutation because the law recognises the property as legally recorded in your name.

4. Does mutation mean that I fully own the property?

No. Ownership comes from documents such as a sale deed or will. Mutation is merely an updating of the revenue/municipal records.

5. Is it applicable for apartments and flats?

Yes, in a lot of cities, the process of mutation with the municipal authority is mandatory so that property tax could be paid in one's name.

6. What all documents are required for mutation?

Normally, the documents required are Sale deed, a death certificate, if inherited, identity proof, and property tax receipts.

7. Where do I apply for mutation?

You can either go to your nearest municipal office or tehsil office or apply online (in some states):

8. Is mutation chargeable?

Yes, there is a small fee charged by the government. The fee differs for each state and property type.

9. What will happen if I do not do the mutation?

You may face problems in paying property taxes or selling your property in a future event when required to prove ownership.

10. Can I do mutation online?

Yes, many states like Delhi, Maharashtra, UP, and Karnataka have made provisions for online mutation.

11. How long does mutation take?

Usually between 15 and 30 days, depending on verification and state procedure.

12. What is the difference between Registration and Mutation?

Registration: Transfer of ownership, in law, through a sale deed.
Mutation: thus, entering the name of the new owner as recorded in government records.

13. Received land by gift. Need mutation?

Yes. The gifting deed must be registered with mutation so that the name reflects in the records.

14. Can I sell the property without mutation?

Legal or not, it can always be sold, but the buyer might have difficulties with tax and municipal records in the future.

15. Can mutation be challenged or cancelled?

Yes, a person can initiate an action before the court or the revenue authorities if he feels that mutation was completed with the assistance of fake documents.