how to get legal heir certificate for property in Kolkata taluk office

A legal heir certificate for property in Kolkata can be obtained from the Tahsildar or Revenue Officer at the taluk office by filing an application with the death certificate, relationship proof, and address proof. The legal heir certificate identifies the legal heirs of a deceased person for the purpose of transferring property, pension, and other dues. The Calcutta High Court has distinguished between a legal heir certificate and a succession certificate, noting that a legal heir certificate is issued by revenue authorities while a succession certificate is granted by a court. West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 prescribes the procedure and fees for obtaining a legal heir certificate in West Bengal. The Tahsildar conducts an inquiry, verifies the documents, and issues the certificate after due verification. The certificate is required for mutation of property records and transfer of utility connections. If the application is rejected, an appeal can be filed before the Deputy Commissioner.