Assam Namjari
Integrated Land Records Management system (ILRMS) is a portal which helps the Assam Government in maintaining all the land records in the state. The portal also ensures that Revenue Circle, Sub-registrar, Deputy Commissioners’ offices and the Directorate of land Records remain interconnected with each other to allow all the process of transfer and registration of land records are done in a smooth manner. Land mutation, or Namjari, is vital in legal land transactions. It involves transferring ownership rights and updating property details in the revenue record. Importance of Land Mutation Upon succession or transfer of land, proprietors, landholders, mortgagees are obligated to apply for mutation of their name in the ROR (Jamabandi) as the rightful owner. This process, applicable to various ownership types (proprietor, landholder, manager, mortgagee), can be initiated through sale, mortgage, gift, inheritance, or will. However, mutation for annual patta land is restricted to inheritance. Mutation documents play a vital role in Determining property tax liabilities Establishing ownership evidence Verifying ownership during property transfers Documents Needed For Land Mutation pplication Form: You can obtain the relevant application form from the office of the Circle Officer or Deputy Commissioner. Proof of Identity: You will need to provide photocopies of your valid identity documents, such as your Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID card. Proof of Address: You will also need to provide proof of your address, such as your ration card, utility bill, or bank statement. Documents Relating to the Land: Depending on the reason for the mutation, you will need to provide different documents relating to the land. For example, if you are applying for mutation due to a sale, you will need to provide a copy of the registered sale deed. If you are applying for mutation due to inheritance, you will need to provide a copy of the death certificate and inheritance certificate. Here is a more detailed breakdown of the documents needed for some common types of land mutations in Assam: Mutation by Sale Registered sale deed Up-to-date land revenue receipt Declaration stating that the applicant does not possess land in excess of the ceiling limit laid down under the Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding Act, 1956 Copy of updated Khazana receipt Affidavit swearing that the Applicant/Applicants is/are the son/daughter/wife/legal heirs of the deceased pattadar Affidavit swearing that the Applicant/Applicants have not transferred the property to anyone earlier nor mortgaged/nor created any charge over the property to be mutated Proof of death of the deceased Pattadar in whose place Mutation (Registration) is sought Affidavit swearing that the person to whom the Applicants applied as successor had not transferred the property during his/her lifetime Copy of NOC obtained from D.C. in case of transfer of land Mutation by Gift Registered gift deed Up-to-date land revenue receipt Declaration stating that the applicant does not possess land in excess of the ceiling limit laid down under the Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding Act, 1956 Copy of updated Khazana receipt Affidavit swearing that the Applicant/Applicants is/are the son/daughter/wife/legal heirs of the deceased pattadar Mutation by Inheritance Death certificate of the deceased pattadar Next of kin certificate Probate from competent court in case of a will Affidavit mentioning the relationship of the applicant with the deceased pattadar Declaration in the form of an affidavit that the land intended to be mutated in place of the deceased pattadar has not been transferred when he/she was alive Declaration in the form of an affidavit that the total land of the applicant does not exceed the ceiling limit as per the Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding Act, 1956 after mutation Up-to-date land revenue receipt Types Of Land Mutation In Assam Office Mutation This is the most common type of mutation and is done through the office of the Circle Officer or Deputy Commissioner. It can be initiated for various reasons, including: Sale of land Gift of land Inheritance of land Mortgage of land Cancellation of a mortgage Partition of land The process involves submitting an application with supporting documents, such as the sale deed, gift deed, inheritance certificate, or mortgage deed. Once the application is approved, the Circle Officer or Deputy Commissioner will update the land records to reflect the new owner or possessor. Field Mutation This type of mutation is less common and is usually done in rural areas. It involves a physical inspection of the land by the Circle Officer or Lot Mandal to verify the change in ownership or possession. The process is similar to office mutation, but it may take longer due to the need for a field visit. Conversion from AnuualPatta to Periodic Patta: This process changes the status of land settled for one year (Annual Patta) to a longer tenure (Periodic Patta), giving the owner permanent, heritable, and transferable rights. Partition of Land: This type of mutation divides a piece of land into smaller pieces, each with its own owner. How To Apply For Office Mutation In Assam? Applying for Office Mutation in Assam- Here’s how you can apply for office mutation in Assam Collect Documents Application Form: Obtain the form from the Circle Officer or Deputy Commissioner’s office. Proof of Identity: Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID card (photocopies). Proof of Address: Ration card, utility bill, bank statement (photocopies). Documents Relating to Land: Sale: Registered sale deed, up-to-date land revenue & Khazana recipes, declaration not exceeding land ceiling limit, affidavit on absence of previous transfers, etc. Gift: Registered gift deed, similar documents as sale. Inheritance: Death certificate, next-of-kin certificate, probate (if applicable), affidavit on relationship, non-transfer during deceased’s lifetime, land ceiling declaration, etc. Other documents: Depending on the specific reason for mutation, additional documents may be required. Submit Application Once you have all the required documents, submit the application form and supporting documents to the Circle Officer or Deputy Commissioner’s office responsible for your land area. Pay the necessary fees, which can vary depending on the type of mutation and location. Verification and Hearing The office will verify your documents and may schedule a hearing if necessary. Attend the hearing if required and address