What is Mutation (Khata/Patta Transfer)?
By Property Point Advisory·Updated September 2026
In short
Mutation updates the civic/revenue record to show you as the new owner after registration, so property-tax bills come in your name. In Karnataka this is the khata transfer; in Tamil Nadu, the patta transfer. Complete it within ~90 days of registration.
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What does Mutation (Khata/Patta Transfer) mean?
Mutation updates the civic/revenue record to show you as the new owner after registration, so property-tax bills come in your name. In Karnataka this is the khata transfer; in Tamil Nadu, the patta transfer. Complete it within ~90 days of registration.
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