Amaravati: Property buyers in Andhra Pradesh are finally getting relief as registration and mutation now happen on the same day. The government’s Automatic Mutation System, launched on a pilot basis from August 1 last year, has started delivering visible results across urban areas.
Chaitanya, a resident of Vijayawada, recently purchased a flat and completed its registration. On the very same day, municipal records reflected the property in his name. This quick update was made possible through the new system. Until a few months ago, buyers had to visit multiple offices and wait for months to complete mutation. Moreover, unofficial payments were often unavoidable.
The state government introduced the Automatic Mutation System in 17 municipal corporations as part of its good governance reforms. Since then, mutation has been completed automatically for vacant plots, houses, commercial buildings, and apartments along with registration. As a result, more than 23,000 mutations have been completed automatically in the last five months.
Curb on Illegal Collections
Earlier, buyers had to apply separately at municipal offices after registration. During this process, delays were common. In many cases, staff demanded extra payments along with the mutation fee. However, the new system has put an end to such practices.
Now, municipal databases are directly linked with the Stamps and Registration Department. Once sub-registrars complete a property registration, mutation is processed instantly. If there are no pending dues, both steps are completed on the same day. However, if arrears exist for property tax, vacant land tax, water, or sewerage charges, buyers must clear them first.
₹8 Crore Revenue in Five Months
Within just five months, municipal and urban local bodies have generated nearly ₹8 crore through mutation fees. Importantly, the government ensured that mutation charges collected at sub-registrar offices are directly transferred to municipal accounts.
Delay in Assessment Numbers Raises Concern
Meanwhile, citizens have raised concerns over delays in issuing new assessment numbers for newly registered flats and vacant lands. Officials are expected to complete the process within 15 days. However, in several areas, delays extend beyond a month.
Responding to this, a senior official stated that special drives are underway to resolve pending cases within the stipulated timeframe.
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