SRINAGAR :In a major relief to the general public, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Revenue Department has ordered *resumption of attestation of mutations* across the Union Territory with immediate effect.
As per order issued vide No. *REV-Genl/418/2024-O/o CH-REVENUE DEPARTMENT-Part(1) / I/658487/2026 dated 30.10.2026* by Special Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department *(Puneet Sharma), JKAS*, the department has withdrawn its earlier direction to suspend attestation of mutations.
*Background of Order:*
The order refers to this Department's communication No. Rev/Genl/418/2024 dated *04.08.2026 and 03.09.2026*, pursuant to review taken by the Chief Secretary, regarding *suspension of attestation of mutations w.e.f. 10.08.26*, in anticipation of operationalisation of the *Live Mutation Module.*
The letter states that however, the module is continuing to face issues and is likely to take some time till it is properly functional. In the meanwhile, many complaints have been received from the public that is suffering due to stoppage of a regular activity by the Revenue Department.
*Fresh Directions:*
Accordingly, the aforesaid direction to suspend attestation of mutations is *withdrawn with immediate effect.*
1. It is directed to *take up attestation of pending mutations on priority.*
2. Further, in order to alleviate the difficulties faced by the people, the *attestation be carried out within 7 days*, even while following the due process.
3. *DCs shall ensure close monitoring and report any tehsildars who fail to do so on 8th Nov. 2026.*
The order has been sent to all Deputy Commissioners of J&K, Financial Commissioner (Revenue), Divisional Commissioner Jammu/Kashmir to monitor these instructions, PS to Chief Secretary and PS to Financial Commissioner (ACS), Revenue Department.
This order will bring relief to thousands of people across J&K whose sale deeds, inheritance and other land transfers were stuck for last nearly 3 months.
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