Dhaka: The Ministry of Land has recently issued a circular to address the ongoing issues related to the mutation of inherited land or immovable property, aiming to reduce public inconvenience in this matter.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the circular highlights that numerous applications for joint mutation or record correction of inherited land have been inappropriately rejected, causing unnecessary harassment to citizens. The clarification emphasizes the legality of joint mutation in the name of all heirs, specifying each heir’s share against the total land of the deceased without requiring a distribution document.
The Ministry outlines that there are two methods for the mutation of inherited land. Heirs can collectively apply for a joint mutation to include their names in a single register. This process requires obtaining an inheritance certificate from the Union Parishad Chairman, municipality mayor, or city corporation ward councilor, which must then be submitted with the application. The assistant commissioner (Land) will then handle the case, determining each heir’s share without necessitating a distribution document.
Alternatively, if heirs wish to register separately and manage land tax independently, they must jointly agree on the division of land plots. This separate registration requires executing a compromise distribution document, after which separate mutations can be filed for each heir. Such separate mutations must comply with section 143 (B) of the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950, which mandates the use of a distribution document.
This governmental directive aims to prevent the rejection of joint mutation applications due to the absence of distribution documents, ensuring a smoother process for all heirs involved.