Jharkhand To Overhaul Online Mutation System; Repeat Applications To Be Barred After Registration

In a major reform aimed at simplifying land mutation and preventing duplication, the Jharkhand Department of Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms is set to introduce significant changes to the online mutation process on the Jharbhoomi portal. Once the new system is implemented, land buyers will no longer be able to apply separately for mutation after registration of land.

Under the upgraded system, any attempt to submit a fresh mutation application through Pragya Kendras or cyber cafés will be automatically blocked after entering the mauza, plot or khata number on the Jharbhoomi website. Officials said the move is intended to stop duplicate applications, which currently create unnecessary workload for Circle Officers.

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At present, all registration documents are automatically sent to the Circle Officer’s login through the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS). Despite this, land buyers often reapply for mutation, forcing Circle Officers to manually verify and reject duplicate applications. The proposed software upgrade will eliminate this issue, saving time for officials and improving convenience for residents.

The new system is expected to be implemented within the next two to three months. According to the department, repeated mutation applications have been putting increasing pressure on the Jharbhoomi portal. Data shows that rejected mutation cases outnumber approved ones, adversely affecting the department’s image.

As per the new rules, if a mutation application is rejected by the Circle Officer, a second application will not be allowed. In such cases, the applicant will have to file an appeal before the Deputy Collector of Land Reforms (DCLR). Mutation will be processed only after approval from the DCLR, a measure expected to make Circle Officers more cautious while rejecting applications and reduce unnecessary rejections.

The department also plans to impose a ban on online mutation applications based on sale deeds executed before 2008. Such cases will require prior departmental approval. Officials said this step will help prevent fraudulent land transactions using old documents and curb illegal manipulation of government land.

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Another key feature of the upgraded software will allow neighbouring raiyats to raise objections online in mutation cases. They will be able to point out errors or highlight incorrect documents submitted by applicants. Earlier, this right was limited to the Halka Karamchari. Circle Officers will now be required to consider these objections and inform land buyers on time.

Additionally, the upgraded system will empower Circle Officers to rectify minor errors in documents received from the NGDRS. Currently, the lack of correction options leads to rejection of mutation applications over technical mistakes. Officials said the new provision will reduce such rejections and provide relief to landholders.