All about property mutation in Bihar

Buyers of land and property in Bihar, have to complete the mutation process to establish legal ownership over their immovable assets. Land or property mutation is the process of getting a new owner’s name entered into the government’s records, against the property he has recently purchased. The name of the new owner is registered, by removing the name of the previous owner. This process is known as dakhil-kharij (entry-removal) in Bihar.

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Since land is a state subject, all property mutation-related work is carried out by the Bihar government both, online and offline. In this article, we discuss the online land mutation or online dakhil-kharij process in Bihar.

When is mutation of land required?

Mutation of land should be carried out in two situations:

• When you buy land/plot/property.
• When there is a change of ownership, due to succession.

When should you apply for property mutation?

Each time a property changes hands, the transaction should find its way into the legal records of the local government. This means, those who become the owner of a property by way of purchase or inheritance, or through a will or by receiving a gift, have to get the mutation of the property done. The same is true when you buy a property through a power of attorney.

Official responsible for Bihar land mutation

The city tehsildar is responsible for taking the application for dakhil- kharij and accepting or rejecting it, after due diligence. You can visit the tehsil office to apply in person, or visit the Bihar government’s land revenue website, to complete the process online.

Time limit to apply for land mutation in Bihar

The buyer has to apply for dakhil-kharij, within one to three months of the purchase of the land, plot or property and its registration.

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How much time does it take for land mutation in Bihar?

It takes at least a month for the new entry to be reflected in the government’s records, after the buyer applies for dakhil-kharij.

How to apply for land mutation online in Bihar

Step 1: Log on to the official Bihar Bhumi website, http://biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in. On the page, click on the ‘ऑनलाइन दाखिल ख़ारिज आवेदन’ option.

If you are not a registered user, first register yourself on the website, by providing the necessary details.

On the following page, fill all personal and property-related details, including khata number, area, registration amount, registration details, etc., to proceed. You will also have to submit scanned copies of all the documents supporting your ownership, including the sale deed and claim, to proceed with the mutation.

See also: How to pay land tax online in Bihar?

Why mutation is important in Bihar?

The Bihar cabinet, in October 2020, approved an amendment to the registration rules that bars people from selling or gifting property in the capacity of being its legal heir. Under the Bihar Registration (Second Amendment) Rules, 2019, property must be registered in your name for you to sell or gift it.  This means the mutation process must also be completed, in order to become eligible to carry out any transaction with regard to the property.

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