Mutation & Record Corrections (Namantaran)
Disputes relating to inheritance (Fauti), sale transfers, or gift deeds where the Patwari records or mutation entries are challenged or delayed.
Understanding Mutation & Record Corrections (Namantaran)
Mutation (Namantaran) is the legal process of updating the Record of Rights (Jamabandi) upon the transfer, sale, gift, exchange, or inheritance (Fauti) of agricultural land holdings in Rajasthan. Under Section 135 of the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956, every person obtaining possession of land by transfer or succession is bound to report the event to the Halka Patwari or Tehsildar.
Key Provisions & Legal Guidelines
Statutory Source
Section 135 & Section 136 of Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956.
Common Causes of Dispute
Delayed entries by Patwari, objections raised by co-sharers, disputed succession (Fauti Namantaran), or transfers involving SC/ST land restrictions under Section 42 of Tenancy Act.
Procedure & Escalation
Undisputed mutations are verified in open Gram Sabha / Tehsil meetings. Contested mutations are registered as revenue suits before the Tehsildar. Appeals against Tehsildar mutation orders lie before the District Collector.
Step-by-Step Trial Procedure & Roadmap
Required Document Checklist for Filing
Key Precedents & Judicial Rulings
⚖️ 2026 RRD 89 (Board of Revenue, Ajmer): Co-sharer objections cannot halt mutation based on undisputed registered sale deeds.
⚖️ 2025 RLW 412: Mutation entries do not create independent legal title but reflect fiscal possession for land revenue collection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the statutory timeline for sanctioned mutation in Rajasthan?
Ans: Undisputed mutations must be sanctioned within 30 days under Rajasthan Land Revenue Rules.
Q: What remedy exists if Patwari refuses to record mutation?
Ans: An application can be directly filed before the Tehsildar under Section 136 of the Land Revenue Act 1956.