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Property mutation after death: how to transfer ownership

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Mutation (khata/dakhil kharij) is the update of property records at the revenue office to reflect new ownership after death. Required before the property can be sold or mortgaged by the heir. Process varies by state but generally requires: Death Certificate, legal heir certificate or Succession Certificate, NOC from other heirs, and prescribed application form at revenue office.

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State Revenue Laws | Registration Act 1908

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