Mutation (Dakhil-Kharij) & Land Records in Bihar
Getting your name onto the land records, and correcting them when they are wrong.
The Practice
After you buy or inherit land in Bihar, the revenue records must be updated to show you as the holder. Without a current jamabandi entry, paying rent, obtaining an LPC, taking a loan or selling the land becomes difficult.
We prepare mutation applications, appear before the Circle Officer when objections are filed, and take appeals before the DCLR and higher revenue authorities. Where an order is illegal, we challenge it before the Patna High Court.
Areas of Engagement
Mutation
- Mutation after sale
- Mutation on inheritance
- Mutation after partition
- Mutation under a gift or settlement
Record Correction
- Correction of name, area or plot errors
- Parimarjan applications
- Creation of new jamabandi
- Cancellation of wrong jamabandi
Certificates
- Land Possession Certificate (LPC)
- Rent receipts
- Certified copies of records
Contested Matters
- Objections to mutation
- Hearings before the Circle Officer
- Appeals before the DCLR
- Revisions before the Collector
From Application to Jamabandi
Every stage, including what happens when someone objects or the application is rejected.
Document check
Registered deed, the previous holder’s jamabandi details, rent receipts and identity documents are collected and checked.
Online application
The mutation (dakhil-kharij) application is filed on the Bihar Bhumi portal with the documents uploaded.
Field inquiry
The Revenue Karmachari and Circle Inspector verify the application and submit a report to the Circle Officer.
Objection filed?
A public notice is issued and interested persons may object.
Circle Officer’s order
The Circle Officer allows or rejects the application.
Appeal before the DCLR
The Deputy Collector Land Reforms hears the appeal on the record.
Record updated
Your name appears in the jamabandi. Rent receipts and a Land Possession Certificate can now be obtained in your name.
Authorities and time limits are indicative. The forum and limitation for each step are confirmed in every matter.
Our Process
Document Check
Online Application
Field Inquiry
Hearing
Order
Appeal if Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is dakhil-kharij?
It is the mutation of land records: the name of the previous holder is removed (kharij) and the new holder is entered (dakhil) in the jamabandi.
My mutation was rejected. How do I appeal to the DCLR?
An appeal against the Circle Officer’s order lies before the DCLR (Deputy Collector, Land Reforms), ordinarily within 30 days of the order under Rule 11 of the Bihar Land Mutation Rules, 2012; the DCLR may condone delay for sufficient reason. A revision lies thereafter before the Collector. The time limit is short, so bring the order and your documents as soon as possible.
Does mutation decide ownership?
No. Mutation is a fiscal record for revenue purposes. Title is decided by the civil court on the basis of the documents. But an up-to-date record is important in practice.
Can errors in an old jamabandi be corrected?
Yes, through the correction process on the portal or by application before the revenue authorities, supported by documents.
Do you appear before the revenue courts in person?
Yes. Appearances before the Circle Officer, DCLR and Collector are part of the practice.
Discuss your matter with the chambers
A clear assessment of your case, and the right remedy in the right forum.
Visit the Chambers
Consultations are by appointment. Send an enquiry or call the chambers to schedule a meeting.
Chambers
Address
Choudhary Law Chambers (CLC)
E-12, First Floor, Krishna Apartment,
Anandpuri, Boring Road, Patna, Bihar 800013
Phone
+91 62041 66690
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Hours
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, by appointment