What is a mutation extract in Karnataka?

It is a copy of a Mutation Register entry, printed as Form 12 under Rule 46. It records a change in rights, such as a sale, inheritance or partition, with the MR number, source document, affected survey and hissa numbers, the parties and the officer's order.

Do I have to report a land purchase for mutation?

Section 128 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act requires anyone acquiring a right in land to report it to the village officer within three months. A person acquiring by registered document is exempt, because the registering authority reports the acquisition.

How long is the mutation notice period?

According to the Revenue Department's e-Chavadi portal, mutations based on registered documents have a 7-day notice period and unregistered ones, such as inheritance, have 15 days. Form 12 is posted in the village chavadi and Form 21 is served on interested parties.

How long does an undisputed khata change take?

Under Sakala, the Tahsildar must complete an undisputed khata change based on a registered document within 14 working days, and an unregistered one within 22. If it is late, the first appeal goes to the Assistant Commissioner.

What can I do if I object to a mutation?

Oral or written objections are entered in the Register of Disputed Cases and decided under section 129. Anyone affected by the order or a certified entry may appeal within 60 days under section 136(2), and the Deputy Commissioner can also revise the record.

Record guide

Mutation Extract in Karnataka

A mutation extract (MR) in Karnataka is a copy of an entry in the Register of Mutations, the record of a change in rights to land such as a sale, gift, partition or inheritance. Bhoomi prints it as Form 12 under Rule 46. It shows the MR number, the source document with its number and date, the survey and hissa numbers affected, who gave and who received rights, and the order date. For a registered deed, the registering authority reports the change. Others must report it within three months under section 128 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964. Notice is posted in the village chavadi (Form 12) and served on interested people (Form 21). The notice period is 7 days for registered deeds and 15 days for unregistered ones, according to e-Chavadi. Under Sakala, the Tahsildar has 14 working days for an undisputed khata change from a registered deed, or 22 if unregistered. You can view extracts free on Bhoomi.

Definition

Mutation Extract (MR): A copy of an entry in the Register of Mutations kept under section 129 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964. An entry goes into the RTC only after it is certified, and a certified entry is presumed true until the contrary is proved (section 133).

When you need it

Before you buy, to trace how each holder in the RTC got the land and to confirm that each change was certified after notice. After you buy, to confirm that the mutation in your favour is complete and the RTC shows your name. A certified mutation entry must also be attached to a civil suit about the land (section 132).

Steps

Open Bhoomi at landrecords.karnataka.gov.in/Service2 and click the MR tab.
Select the district, taluk, hobli and village, enter the survey number and click Fetch Details.
In the list of mutations, click Select on a row and then Preview to open the Form 12 extract.
For a mutation still in progress, use the Mutation Status tab with the survey number, surnoc and hissa.
On e-Chavadi (rdservices.karnataka.gov.in/echawadi), view live notices and register as an interested party for SMS updates.
For a digitally signed copy, use i-RTC (rtc.karnataka.gov.in) or a Nadakacheri centre.

What you need to search

District, taluk, hobli and village
Survey number
Surnoc and hissa number, for mutation status
MR number, transaction number or application number, for an e-Chavadi search

How to read it

Check the source document number and date against the deed, then the people who gave and received rights and the extent. The extract recites that Form 12 was published, Form 21 was served, no objection or court stay was received, the government did not object, the land is not land granted to SC/ST, and no grant rule was broken. It then records that the mutation was accepted, with the officer's signature.

Red flags

A mutation still pending, or an objection entered as a disputed case
A court order mutation on the survey number
Recitals missing from the extract or different from the standard list
The mutation by which the seller acquired the land was never certified
The people who received rights do not match column 9 of the RTC
An inheritance mutation that leaves out some legal heirs
A recent podi or division of the survey number

Questions

What is a mutation extract in Karnataka?: It is a copy of a Mutation Register entry, printed as Form 12 under Rule 46. It records a change in rights, such as a sale, inheritance or partition, with the MR number, source document, affected survey and hissa numbers, the parties and the officer's order.
Do I have to report a land purchase for mutation?: Section 128 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act requires anyone acquiring a right in land to report it to the village officer within three months. A person acquiring by registered document is exempt, because the registering authority reports the acquisition.
How long is the mutation notice period?: According to the Revenue Department's e-Chavadi portal, mutations based on registered documents have a 7-day notice period and unregistered ones, such as inheritance, have 15 days. Form 12 is posted in the village chavadi and Form 21 is served on interested parties.
How long does an undisputed khata change take?: Under Sakala, the Tahsildar must complete an undisputed khata change based on a registered document within 14 working days, and an unregistered one within 22. If it is late, the first appeal goes to the Assistant Commissioner.
What can I do if I object to a mutation?: Oral or written objections are entered in the Register of Disputed Cases and decided under section 129. Anyone affected by the order or a certified entry may appeal within 60 days under section 136(2), and the Deputy Commissioner can also revise the record.

Sources

Bhoomi - RTC and MR view (MR tab)

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by LawyerDesk Team

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