Pokkuvaravu or mutation of Land in Kerala

Pokkuvaravu or mutation of Land.

Thandaper Register is the Register of land holders in a village. The details of land , category and 

land tax payable, remittance details etc. will be entered in this register. When a new land 

holder originates his name will be entered in the register by assigning a new number and his 

land details will be entered in the register. This process is known as pokkuvaravu and the 

number assigned to the land owner is thandaper number. This Suo moto process is only for 

fiscal purpose and never ensures ownership of the land. After registration of a land the request 

for mutation will be sent to the village officer through online from the sub registrar office. 

The new land owner can meet the village officer after 15 days of the land registration for the 

payment of land tax after mutation. In other situation application need to be given to village officer

 The fee for mutation can be paid along with the first payment of land tax. The process 

of mutation will be according to Kerala Transfer of Registry Rules 1966 and will vary and 

depends upon the circumstances that lead to the possession of land by the land holder. The 

basic conditions for mutation are.

1. The applicant should have undisputed possession.

2. There should be well defined boundary.

3. The land should be free from puramboke( government land ).

A.   Whom to apply?

The application should be addressed to village officer. But if there is survey and sub division of 

land required, decision will be taken by Tahsildar (Land Records).

B.  How to apply.?

No application to be given by newly registered land holders. In other cases, the following 

documents need to be attached with the application .

1. Copy of document showing proof of possession. ( Pattayam, title deed etc. ).

2. Copy of previous land tax receipt if any.

3. Copy of sketch prepared by a licensed surveyor (desirable).

C.  What is the fee  for mutation ?

Area of land . Fee(Rs)

1 .  Up to 10 ares ( 1 Are = 2.47 cents) 100

2 .  10 Ares upto 20 Ares 200

3.    20 Ares upto 50 Ares 300

4 .   50 Ares upto 1 Hectares 500

5.    1 Hectares to 2 Hectares 700

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