Explained: How Kolkata has simplified process of changing property ownership | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: How Kolkata has simplified process of changing property ownership | Explained News, The Indian Express

Written by SWEETY KUMARI |Edited by Explained Desk |Kolkata |Updated: August 2, 2019 1:44:18 pm

Explained: How Kolkata has simplified process of changing property ownership

According to KMC officials, while work is on to develop a software to completely digitise the process, from Thursday, they have set up a dedicated counter to issue mutation certificates. Here's how to make the best use of it.

The municipal body in a city keeps records of property ownership transfers to fix property tax payment liabilities. (Express Illustration)

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Thursday announced the launch of online property mutation facility. With this, residents will no longer have to run from pillar to post or pay brokers hefty amounts to change property ownership.