Mutation of land revenue records is the administrative recording of a change in tenure holder status in the revenue Khatauni maintained by Tehsil authorities.
Key Legal Takeaway
Mutation (Dakhil-Kharij) is an administrative fiscal entry for tax collection purposes; while it does not extinguish or create civil title, maintaining correct Khatauni entries is essential for lawful possession and credit facilities.
1. Mutation on Basis of Sale Deed, Will, or Inheritance
Applications are submitted to the Tehsildar with registered instruments, followed by mandatory public proclamation (Ishtahar) and Lekhpal report.
2. Contested Mutation Proceedings
Where objections are filed, the Tehsildar registers a contested revenue case, records evidence, and passes a reasoned order appealable to the SDO.
3. Correction of Revenue Records (Section 32/38 Revenue Code)
Proceedings for correcting fraudulent, omitted, or mistaken Khatauni and Khasra entries are instituted before the Sub-Divisional Officer.
4. Agricultural Land Ceiling and Title Disputes
Where underlying title is disputed, revenue courts are bound by declaratory decrees passed by competent Civil Courts.
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