MUTATION

Mutation means substitution of the names of a person by the another in the R.O.R. which may be done by the Revenue Officer u/s 50 of W.B.L.R. Act, 55. Mutation is done on the following grounds:-

I) Transfer by sale of gift.

II) Exchange

III) Inheritance.

      The transfer is required to be made by Registered Deed. Application for Mutation require application fee of Rs. 5/- by Court fees,

      Declaration of the purchaser with Court fees of Rs.10/- and Rent receipt proving the payment of current land revenue.

Mutation fees are as follows.:-

@  Rs. 1.00 per decimal in Rural areas for agricultural land.

@  Rs. 10.00 per decimal in Rural area for Non-agricultural land.

@  Rs. 20.00 per decimal in Rural area  for commercial / Industrial purpose of land.

@  Rs. 1.00 per decimal in Municipal area for agricultural land.

@  Rs  20.00 per decimal in Municipal area for Non-agricultural land.

@   Rs. 30.00 per decimal in Municipal area for commercial / Industrial purpose of land.

Application for Mutation to be submitted to the respective B.L.&L.R.O. Office. After enquiry and hearing, the empowered  R.O.  allows  the mutation in appropriate cases and makes  correction of R.O.R. . a)