KANPUR: The Kanpur Municipal Corporation (KMC) working committee has approved a new mutation fee. Starting March 1, citizens will only need to pay Rs 6,500 for mutation.
This decision comes after a 63-day deliberation process, culminating in the committee’s approval, which favors the public. Previously, KMC regulations required citizens to pay 1% of the property’s total value based on the DM’s circle rate.
During a meeting on December 26, 2025, KMC officials discussed the proposal, allowing citizens to voice any objections within a 45-day window. Only two individuals raised concerns, advocating for reduced fees for economically weaker section (EWS) homes.
Both objections were addressed, resulting in a standardized fee applicable to all properties. The mayor instructed officials to implement the new mutation fee starting March 1, 2026.
KMC has been collecting 1% of the property’s value based on the DM’s circle rate since 2018. MLC Arun Pathak proposed the fee reduction to the urban development minister AK Sharma, highlighting that the previous fees were exorbitant. For instance, property owners with properties valued at Rs 50 lakhs were paying Rs 50,000 as mutation fees.
The state government has now established a uniform mutation fee; if a property is valued over Rs 50 lakhs, the maximum fee will be capped at Rs 10,000.
During the meeting, the mayor also instructed officials to initiate development projects worth Rs 20 lakhs in each ward, with tenders expected to be released soon.
Furthermore, 25 proposals were presented by corporators to rename various crossings or roads, prompting the mayor to request a survey for consideration.
KMC plans to organize a Holi Mela following the Holi festival, tentatively scheduled for March 14 and 15.
