Andhra Pradesh passes bill for uniform mutation fee at title transfers

Why in news

Andhra Pradesh passed the A.P. Municipal Laws (Third Amendment) Bill 2026 to standardize mutation fees for title transfers across Urban Local Bodies.

Background

The bill was passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on August 17, 2026. It aims to eliminate inconsistencies in fee collection and integrate with the Registration & Stamps Department via auto-mutation platforms.

Facts for Prelims

• Act / BillA.P. Municipal Laws (Third Amendment) Bill 2026
• BodyUrban Local Bodies (ULBs) are responsible for municipal administration and property mutation.
• FactThe bill introduces a 'Uniform Mutation Fee' to standardize revenue collection.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the standardization of municipal fees and the integration of auto-mutation platforms can enhance Ease of Doing Business and transparency in urban governance.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• standardization of revenue
• technological integration (auto-mutation)
• transparency in land records
• Ease of Doing Business

Keywords: standardization · transparency · urban governance · Ease of Doing Business · digital integration

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