Kolkata civic body to start e-mutation soon

The KMC assessment department is gearing up to introduce online sanction of mutation of properties. On Saturday, mayor Firhad Hakim said, “We are in the final stages of preparations for introduction of the online mutation facility. We will announce the date of introduction soon.” According to Hakim, the process of simple mutation cases won’t take much time. Moreover, an applicant will not need to submit hard copies of the necessary documents every time an assessment department official demands. “We needed to bring transparency in the system and cut down on the time to give relief to the property owners for mutation of assets. Under this process, anybody can apply for mutation online. An applicant needs to upload scanned copies of some mandatory documents and our officials will examine them. If there are no major disputes, we will issue a mutation certificate within three working days,” said an assessment department official. Apart from issuing mutation certificates online, the civic authorities are also keen on giving relief to owners of buildings on a plot — 5 cottah and above — by allowing them to add a floor under an amended provision of the KMC building rules.