Panaji: October 23, 2026
Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, South Goa District has issued for strict compliance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing and disposal of Mutation Applications.
The SOP provides a uniform procedure for receipt, scrutiny, processing and disposal of mutation applications, including issuance and service of notices, hearing of objections, maintenance of records, online processing, adherence to prescribed timelines and grievance redressal.
All concerned officers are directed to ensure that the provisions and procedures laid down in the enclosed SOP are strictly followed while processing and disposing of mutation applications; All mutation applications are processed expeditiously and disposed of within the timelines stipulated in the SOP, subject to compliance with the applicable statutory provisions; Due procedure is followed in respect of scrutiny of applications, issuance and service of notices, hearing of objections and passing of reasoned orders, wherever applicable;Proper records of mutation applications, notices, objections, proceedings and final orders are maintained and updated in the relevant registers and Dharani Software, as applicable; All concerned dealing hands, Court Clerks, Certifying Officers and other staff handling mutation matters are made aware of the SOP and instructed to comply with the same; The Mamlatdars/Joint Mamlatdars shall regularly review the pendency of mutation applications and take necessary measures for their timely disposal. The concerned Deputy Collectors and Sub-Divisional Officers shall monitor compliance with these instructions; and It is further directed that all concerned officers shall ensure that mutation application and other revenue matters are dealt with only in accordance with prescribed procedure and that no unauthorised interference in official proceedings is permitted.
It is further reiterated that all the Mamlatdars and Joint Mamlatdars of South Goa District are authorised to process/certify/dispose of the mutation applications on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and after office hours.
