Applying for a Mutation (Record of Title) in New Town under NKDA- Best Guidance

Record of Title (Mutation) in New Town

If you own property in the New Town area and need to update the ownership records, i.e. mutation, you can apply for a Record of Title, also known as a mutation, through the New Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA). Whether you are an owner, lessee, or have inherited property, here’s a simplified guide to help you understand the process and requirements.

Types of Mutation and Required Documents

1. General Mutation

For standard cases:

• Copy of the allotment letter from WBHIDCO/WBHB or other sources.
• Copy of the possession letter.
• Copy of the sale deed or lease deed.

2. Mutation for Co-Operative Land

For properties within a co-operative:

• Copy of the allotment letter.
• Copy of the possession letter or certificate.
• Copy of the sale deed or lease deed.
• Certificate from the Co-Operative Registration Office.
• List of original members as per BYE-Laws.
• Approval letter for membership changes from Jt. R.C.S. if changes occurred after 2011.
• Documents submitted to co-operative societies for new members.
• Resolution for new membership induction.
• Resolution showing the current executive committee’s members and their roles.

3. Mutation of Flats on Co-Operative Land

For flats built on co-operative land:

• Allotment letter from the co-operative.
• Possession letter from the co-operative.
• Construction cost certified by an auditor.
• Occupancy certificate from NKDA.
• Deed of Assignment.

4. Devolution Cases

For properties transferred after the owner’s death:

• Allotment letter of the deceased.
• Possession letter of the deceased.
• Sale deed.
• Legal heirship certificate from a 1st class Judicial Magistrate.
• Heirship and residential certificate from a Local Councilor or MLA.
• Death certificate.
• Notarized declaration.

5. Land of JVCS (Joint Venture Co-Operative Societies)

For JVCS land:

• Allotment letter from WBHIDCO/WBHB.
• Developer’s agreement.
• Permissive possession certificate.
• Previous mutation certificates of the plot, flat, shop, or unit.
• Certificate of earlier mutated properties.
• Sale deed of the second purchaser.

Fees and Charges for Mutation

First Transfer from HIDCO/WBHB:

• 0.5% of the deed value.

Subsequent Transfers:

• Mutated Properties: 0.5% of market value for each transfer.
• Non-Mutated Properties: 0.5% of deed value for the first transfer + 0.5% of market value for each subsequent transfer.

Devolution Cases:

• Mutated Property:
  • First transfer: 0.25% of deed value.
  • Subsequent transfers: 0.25% of market value.
• Un-Mutated Property:
  • First transfer: 0.5% of deed value for the first transfer + 0.25% of deed value.
  • Subsequent transfers: 0.5% of deed value for the first transfer + 0.5% of market value + 0.25% of market value.

Important Points

1. For the first transfer from HIDCO/WBHB, the deed value is used to calculate the mutation fee.
2. For all subsequent transfers, the market value is used for the calculation.
3. Devolution means the transfer of property to a legal heir after the owner’s death.

CSC Fees

• Not applicable.

Applying for Property Tax Assessment

The procedure for applying for a property tax assessment under NKDA will be discussed here.