My mother died and the property in Amritsar is jointly held with my father, how do I mutate it?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Mutation of property after the death of a joint owner involves updating the revenue or municipal records to reflect the change in ownership. In Amritsar, you must apply to the municipal authority or the revenue officer having jurisdiction over the property.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that mutation is a fiscal record and does not determine title to the property. Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 may prescribe the documents required for mutation, such as the death certificate, legal heir certificate, and affidavit.

You must submit the application with the prescribed fee and supporting documents. The authority will issue a notice to interested parties and consider objections if any.

Once mutation is effected, the property tax records will be updated. You should obtain a mutation certificate as proof of the updated records.