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Meaning O<\/b>f Mutation Of Property<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"MutationThe mutation of property is a process through which the old owner can include the name of another owner in the revenue records.<\/p>\n

This is done for an existing property that is maintained at the local level by the State government.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, this does not transfer the title of the ownership from the old owner to the new one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It only makes any individual eligible to pay revenue or property tax.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The mutation of property helps the local authority of the state to levy property tax on the owner and charge accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Different states have assigned different names for the mutation of Property. For eg: in Bihar, this process is known as <\/span>Dakhil Khariz.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The individual whose name is recorded in the revenue or municipal records will be liable to pay the property taxes, etc.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is A Mutation Of Property Necessary?<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"MutationThe Mutation of property is necessary because it updates the ownership rights in the government registers.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the property owner gets legal ownership of the property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, the mutation certificate can further be produced as legal proof for property-related disputes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The mutation of property can be used as a legal document along with other relevant documents to decide the ownership of the property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mutation of property is important because the new owner requires a mutation certificate to apply for a water or electricity connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

The municipal authority can assess the individual as the new owner in the revenue records. The person whose name is recorded in the list is only eligible to pay revenue tax on the property. For title transfer, the Supreme Court has confirmed to proceed with separate legal action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Property mutation is only required as it guarantees that every record which is relevant to the property is available and updated with the local authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two kinds of mutation of the property done mutation of agricultural land and mutation of non-agriculture land.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The mutation is important for agricultural land as it transfers the title. If government acquires the agricultural land then the compensation will be paid to the land owner.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For non-agriculture land, the mutation is important only for payment of electricity bills, water connections, and property tax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Importance Of Property Mutation For A Buyer<\/b><\/h3>\n

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The buyers need to get the property mutation done because it of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n