CHANDIGARH: The property auto-mutation process for leasehold properties will now occur within two days, while freehold properties will take up to a week. The estate office has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its implementation across relevant departments.
This system automates the mutation process based on registered property deeds, removing the requirement for separate applications from the transferee and minimizing manual intervention. It relies on real-time digital integration between the sub-registrar office (SRO) and the estate office.
According to an estate office official, once a deed is registered at the SRO, the associated data and documents are securely sent to the estate office portal, triggering an automated mutation processing workflow.
This SOP applies to all categories of immovable properties—leasehold, freehold, and others—under the jurisdiction of the estate office in UT Chandigarh, where ownership transfers through registered deeds occur.
The automated system will eliminate the need for manual applications by transferees, facilitate real-time integration between SRO and estate office systems, automatically retrieve registered deeds and documents from the SRO database, avoid duplicate submissions, and ensure clear responsibilities, timelines, and accountability in the mutation process, the official added.
