Mutation
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What Is Mutation and Why Is It Important after Buying or Inheriting Land?
Mutation is the process of updating the government’s revenue record after a change in ownership or interest caused by sale, inheritance, gift, partition or another recognised event. Mutation is important for tax payment and future land administration, but it does not create ownership by itself. A defective transfer remains defective even if mutation was approved.…
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Deed, Mutation, Khatian and Land Tax Receipt: What Does Each Document Prove?
A registered deed, mutation record, khatian and land development tax receipt serve different legal purposes. They should not be treated as interchangeable proof of ownership. A valid registered deed may transfer ownership. Mutation updates the government revenue record. A khatian records interests and possession for survey and revenue purposes and carries a rebuttable presumption of…