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1. WHAT IS MUTATION OF
PROPERTY AND WHY IT IS
IMPORTANT FOR BUYERS?
NRI LEGAL SERVICES

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is mutation?
When is mutation required?
Is it necessary to get the mutation done?
How is mutation done?
What is the importance of mutation for a buyer?

3. WHAT IS MUTATION?
Definition: Entering the name of the owner of the property in the revenue
records maintained at the local level by the State.
The Government maintains the record as the same enables the authorities to
tax the real property owner.

5. WHEN IS MUTATION REQUIRED?
Mutation is required whenever there is a change in ownership effected
by:
➢ Sale/Purchase of property.
➢ Inheritance of property after the death of real owner–intestate succession or
through will.
➢ Transfer of property otherwise, e.g. gift.

7. IS IT NECESSARYTO GETTHE MUTATION
DONE?
There are two types of mutation:
❑ Mutation of agriculture land.
❑ Mutation of non- agriculture land.

8. HOW IS MUTATION DONE?
❑ An application is made to the Tehsildar with court fee stamp affixed on it.
❑ The documentation and fee for mutation differ from State to State.

10. IMPORTANCE OF MUTATION FOR A BUYER?
It is essential to get the mutation done because:
❑The Government looks into the land records to verify the actual owner for
imposing taxes and for awarding compensation.
❑Mutation shows possession of the property.
❑Mutation document can be used in Courts as proof for ownership-related
disputes.

11. IMPORTANCE OF MUTATION FOR A BUYER?
❑Mutation is vital for further sale of the property.
❑Mutation helps to prevent the fraudulent sale by seller to more than one
buyer.
❑Mutation helps the buyer to ascertain that the property is free from
encumbrances or if there is any liability to be incurred by him.