சுற்றறிக்கை எண். 12446/C1/2019, இணையவழி தானாக பட்டா மாறுதல் (Automatic mutation of Patta), 08.02.2021
This is a circular issued by the Registration Department, by the Inspector General of Registration, Circular Number 12446/C1/2019 dated 08.02.2021, giving instructions to Sub Registrars on when to approve fully online automatic patta mutation after document registration for properties that do not require survey number sub division (Non involving Sub division). It explains that the STAR 2.0 registration software is linked with the Revenue Department Tamil Nilam software so that, after registration, the patta mutation request can be sent through the software and mutation can happen automatically when the Sub Registrar gives computer approval. It also warns that approving automatic mutation in cases of name mismatch, pattadhar death with sale by legal heirs, joint patta mismatch, or extent mismatch is wrong, and disciplinary action may be taken for careless approvals.
What this document is
The Registration Department has issued instructions through the Inspector General of Registration, Circular Number 12446/C1/2019 dated 08.02.2021, on how Sub Registrars must handle fully online automatic patta mutation for registered documents where survey number sub division is not involved (Non involving Sub division).
What it changes in practice
The circular explains that STAR 2.0 software has been used for document registrations and is linked with the Revenue Department Tamil Nilam software. The system is designed to send the patta mutation application through the software immediately after document registration, so that patta mutation can be done for all survey numbers.
Based on Government Order (Ms) Number 84, Revenue and Disaster Management Department (SS-II(2)) dated 04.02.2020, the Government has approved implementing a process where, for Non involving Sub division properties, once document registration is completed and the Sub Registrar gives computer approval, patta mutation will happen instantly in a fully online automatic mode.
Who is affected
- Buyers and sellers whose property transfer documents are registered in STAR 2.0 and fall under Non involving Sub division.
- Sub Registrars and registration offices, because the automatic mutation depends on their correct computer approval.
- Landowners whose online chitta or patta details are used for matching during registration.
Key checks Sub Registrars must do before approving automatic mutation
The circular directs Sub Registrars to fully examine the required factors mentioned in the Government Order before giving computer approval. It specifically highlights these practical checks:
- Approve automatic mutation only when the name of the person executing the document matches the landowner name shown in the already issued online patta.
- Do not approve automatic mutation when the pattadhar shown in online chitta is deceased and the document is executed by legal heirs.
- Do not approve automatic mutation when it is a joint patta situation and the pattadhar name and the seller name in the document do not match.
- Do not approve automatic mutation when the extent in the current document differs from the extent shown in the online patta for that landowner.
Where it was implemented and expanded
The process was tested in some taluks in Chengalpattu Revenue District. The circular states that the Automatic Patta Mutation procedure is expanded from 08.02.2021 to these revenue districts: Perambalur, Karur, Dindigul, Sivagangai, Tiruppur, Dharmapuri, Ranipet, Viluppuram, Vellore, and Tiruvarur.
Consequences for incorrect approvals
The circular requests Sub Registrars to act without errors or lapses for public welfare and warns that if actions that harm the Government scheme come to the notice of the Inspector General of Registration, disciplinary action will be taken under applicable Government rules.
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Common questions
When will patta mutation happen automatically after registration for Non involving Sub division properties?
For Non involving Sub division properties, the circular states that once document registration is completed and the Sub Registrar gives computer approval, patta mutation will be carried out instantly in a fully online automatic mode.
Will automatic patta mutation be approved if the seller name in the document does not match the pattadhar name in online chitta or patta?
No. The circular instructs that approval for Automatic Patta Mutation should be given only when the document executor name and the landowner name in the already issued online patta are the same, and it says approving in mismatch cases is wrong.
If the pattadhar has died and legal heirs execute the sale document, can the Sub Registrar approve automatic mutation?
No. The circular states that when the online chitta pattadhar is deceased and the document is executed by legal heirs, approving Automatic Patta Mutation is wrong.
Does a difference in land extent between the registered document and the online patta affect automatic mutation approval?
Yes. The circular states that if the extent in the current document differs from the extent shown in the already issued online patta for the landowner, approving Automatic Patta Mutation at the time of registration is wrong.
