Lucknow: In a significant directive, the Uttar Pradesh government has mandated that mutation (dakhil kharij) of land in non-disputed cases must be completed within 45 days of registration. For disputed matters, the decision must now be rendered within 90 days. District Magistrates (DMs) and Commissioners will now be held accountable for any delays in these processes.

This decision comes after the Allahabad High Court expressed strong displeasure regarding prolonged delays in mutation cases. Principal Secretary of Revenue, P. Guruparsad, issued a government order to all Divisional Commissioners and District Magistrates, emphasizing adherence to Sections 34/35 of the Revenue Code-2006.

The order highlights that despite previous directives, many districts were failing to timely resolve mutation applications, leading to numerous writ petitions in the High Court.

The government order further specifies that cases under Section 34, pending registration on the RCCMS portal, must be registered immediately. Strict action will be taken against officials deliberately delaying applications. Commissioners and DMs are instructed to formulate action plans, review pending cases, and ensure timely disposal.

Presiding officers who violate these instructions will face severe action, with proposals for such actions being submitted to the government and the Board of Revenue. Mutation refers to the process of updating revenue records to reflect changes in land ownership due to sale, gift, or inheritance.