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Karnataka eases farm land transfer for NRIs, legal heirs
Karnataka has simplified rules for non-resident Indians and legal heirs living outside the state to transfer inherited agricultural land records into their names. The revenue department amended guidelines for Pauti Khata, the…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka has simplified rules for non-resident Indians and legal heirs living outside the state to transfer inherited agricultural land records into their names. The revenue department amended guidelines for Pauti Khata, the mutation process for agricultural land, on Wednesday.
Under the revised framework, heirs in other states can apply with a digital family tree certificate, legal heir certificate, or succession certificate, translated into English with a notarised affidavit on Rs 100 stamp paper. Indian heirs must submit Aadhaar and undergo e-KYC via OTP or biometrics; foreign citizens need passport copies. If all heirs are foreign citizens, a succession certificate from a civil court is mandatory, with in-person submission at a local Nada Kacheri. Deputy chief minister G Parameshwara said the move addresses long-standing hurdles for dispersed families.
The Indian Opinion
The Karnataka government's move is a rare administrative simplification that actually cuts red tape for NRIs and heirs. Too often, stories about 'eased rules' still require multiple visits to government offices. Here, the key test will be whether village administration officers actually process e-Pauti applications without demanding extra paperwork. The real number to watch: how many Pauti Khata mutations are completed online in the next six months versus the old rate. Will the software backend keep pace with the policy frontend?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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