Patna: Land mutation, commonly known as Dakhil-Kharij in Bihar, is the process of updating revenue records to reflect a change in ownership following a property transaction, inheritance or partition.
The Bihar government’s Revenue and Land Reforms Department has outlined the documents required for different types of mutation applications. The paperwork depends on how the property was transferred, so applicants should prepare the relevant documents before submitting an online application.
1. Documents Required After a Land Sale or Gift
If a property has been transferred through a sale, exchange or gift, applicants may need the following documents:
- Registered deed relating to the transaction.
- Intimation deed, as specified in the department’s document checklist.
- Land rent receipt of the seller.
- Aadhaar cards of both the buyer and the seller.
Applicants should ensure that the details in the transaction documents match the property information submitted with the mutation application.
2. Documents Required for a Mutual Land Partition
When land is divided among family members or other parties through mutual agreement, the department’s checklist specifies a registered partition deed.
If the partition has been carried out under a court order, the relevant court order may also be required.
Applicants should keep the applicable partition documents ready before applying.
3. Documents Required for Inheritance-Related Partition
When a land mutation application involves inheritance and the division of inherited property, the department’s checklist mentions the partition schedule relating to inheritance.
Applicants should prepare the relevant inheritance and partition records according to the circumstances of their case.
4. Documents Required for Land Received Through a Will
If a person receives land through a will, the department’s published checklist mentions an inheritance certificate among the required documents.
Applicants should verify the exact certificate or supporting record applicable to their case before filing the application.
5. Is a Court Order Required for Land Mutation?
A competent court’s orderSet featured image may be necessary in certain land mutation cases, depending on the nature of the dispute, transfer or partition.
Applicants should check whether a court order applies to their specific case and provide the relevant document where required.
Complete Checklist for Bihar Land Mutation
The following table summarises the documents mentioned in the department’s reported checklist.
| Type of land transfer | Documents to prepare |
|---|---|
| Sale, exchange or gift | Registered deed and intimation deed |
| Mutual partition | Registered partition deed |
| Court-ordered partition | Relevant court order |
| Inheritance-related partition | Inheritance partition schedule |
| Transfer through a will | Inheritance certificate, as specified in the checklist |
| Applicable mutation cases | Order of the competent court, where required |
| Land sale-related application | Seller’s land rent receipt |
| Sale or purchase transaction | Aadhaar cards of buyer and seller |
Important: Not every document applies to every mutation application. Applicants should verify the latest requirements with the department or the official portal before submitting their forms.
Where to Apply for Land Mutation in Bihar?
Applicants can submit their land mutation applications through the Bihar government’s official Bhumi portal.
Official website: https://biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in/
Before applying, applicants should identify the applicable mutation category, arrange the relevant documents and check that the information provided matches the property’s records.
Why Is Dakhil-Kharij Important?
Mutation updates the revenue records following a change in land ownership. It helps maintain updated land records for revenue administration and related property matters.
However, mutation is not, by itself, conclusive proof of legal ownership. The underlying title and relevant transaction or inheritance documents remain important.
Preparing the correct documents in advance can help applicants avoid errors and unnecessary delays during the mutation process.
