measures for effective and efficient land services in Kerala village offices. pokkuvaravu tharam mattom, resurvey etc.ownership of a property from one person to another when the property is transferred. By mutating the property the new owner can get the property record on his/her name in the land revenue department. While selling a property, one should submit a copy of the latest mutation to buyer. In this article we will look at the importance of the mutation document and process of applying mutation document in Kerala.
Mutation is the process of changing of title ownership of a property from one person to another when the property is transferred. By mutating the property the new owner can get the property record on his/her name in the land revenue department. While selling a property, one should submit a copy of the latest mutation to buyer. In this article we will look at the importance of the mutation document and process of applying mutation document in Kerala.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 government revises the above mentioned rates from time to time.
5. Submit Copy of the Deeds
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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.
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