LRM-resurvey work duties of Additional Tahsildar-GO 200/10
LRM-resurvey work duties of Additional Tahsildar-GO 200/10 uploaded by T J Joseph ,Adhikarathil kottayam Tahsildar..Definition of Mutation/Pokkuvaravu When a property is sold or transferred from one person to another, there needs to be a change in the title ownership as well. This process of transferring the ownership is called mutation. The property is recorded in the land revenue department under the new owner’s name, and from then on this person will be responsible to pay the property tax charged by the government. The documentation procedure for mutation, and the applicable fee may vary from state to state. The process of mutation is called “Pokkuvaravu” in Kerala. How to Do Pokkuvaravu or Mutation of Your Property in Kerala Here’s the step by step process on how to do Pokkuvaravu or mutation of property in Kerala. 1. Complete Property Purchase The process of purchasing the property from the seller needs to be fully completed. This include identification, negotiation, payment and getting the property registered in the name of the buyer. 2. Collect Sale Deed Once the property sale is registered with the respective sub-register office, they will process it. The sale deed can be collected from them within a few weeks. 3. Pokkuvaravu Application After receiving the sale deed, an application need to be given to the respective village office, requesting the pokkuvaravu/mutation to be done in favour of the buyer. 4. Pay Fees Village offices charge a nominal fee for getting the pokkuvaravu/mutation done. The current rates applicable are as follows: Rs. 25 for up to five acres of property Rs. 50 for over five and up to 20 acres Rs. 100 for over 20 and up to 40 acres Rs. 200 for over 40 acres and up to two hectares Rs. 500 for over two hectares This fees need to be paid at the respective village office for the application to be processed. The above mentioned rates will be revised by the government from time to time. 5. Submit Copy of the Deeds A copy of the current and previous registration deeds need to be submitted at the village office. 6. Verification of Original Deed The respective authorities in the village office may need to verify the original deed. In that case, the original deed needs to be produced to them for verification at the village office. 7. Issue Date of Property Verification A village officer (surveyor) will then visit the property in order to physically measure and verify it. The surveyor will fix a date for the site visit in agreement with the applicant . 8. Physical Survey The surveyor from the village office will visit the property on the agreed date, measure the property and also verify its boundaries. 9. Disputes with the Neighbours The surveyor will also check if there any unresolved disputes with any of the neighbours in terms of borders, area or any other disputes with respect to the said property.Pokkuvaravu
