When an assignee of land passes away, the fate of the assigned land depends on various factors, including the legal framework in place and the specific circumstances. Here are some insights:
Inheritance and Legal Heirs:
If an assignee (the person to whom the land was assigned) dies, their legal heirs (descendants) typically inherit the rights to the assigned land.
The legal heirs can claim ownership and seek mutation (updating land records to reflect the change in ownership) in their favor.
Mutation Process:
To claim mutation, the legal heirs need to follow the prescribed procedure. This usually involves submitting relevant documents (such as death certificates, inheritance certificates, and legal heir certificates) to the local revenue or land records office.
The mutation process ensures that the land records accurately reflect the current ownership status.
Assignment Transfer:
If the assignee dies after the execution of the assignment (such as Form F), the assignment may be transferred in favor of eligible legal heirs.
The legal heirs can then apply for mutation to establish their ownership.
Vested Property Rights:
In some cases, the property may already be vested with the legal heirs. In such situations, they can proceed with mutation based on a partition or settlement deed.
What happens to assigned land after assignee dies? Can the descendents claim for Mutation?
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