LRS is an administrative/regularisation process under the Andhra Pradesh Regularisation Rules.

Regularisation of succession or mutation. LRS approval regularises the layout/plot (planning/penal charges paid) — it does not automatically change revenue/mutation records or settle succession among heirs. After LRS approval you (the heirs) can apply to the Revenue/MRO office for mutation in revenue records / transfer among heirs using the legal-heir certificate and LRS order.

you can apply for Andhra Pradesh’s Layout / Land Regularisation Scheme (LRS) as the legal heirs of your late mother without first registering (mutating) the property in your names 

You can apply as the legal heirs/representatives of the deceased owner by producing a legal-heir / family certificate and the death certificate together with the title deed.

You can apply with the appropriate land dept in your jurisdiction for the same

Collect the original title/sale deed of the property (dated prior to August 31, 2019, as per LRS 2020 rules for eligibility), property tax receipts, and an encumbrance certificate. 

1. Fill out the LRS application form with all the required details, including information about the deceased owner, the property, and all legal heirs.
2. 
   Upload/Submit Documents: Upload or provide self-attested copies of the following documents:

   • Deceased Mother's Death Certificate
   • Legal Heir Certificate of all legal heirs.
   • Identity and address proof of all applicants (Aadhaar, PAN card, Voter ID, etc.).
   • Registered Sale/Title Deed of the property (executed before the cut-off date).
   • Site plan and layout plan.
   • Latest property tax receipts and Encumbrance Certificate (EC).

3) A minimum payment (e.g., Rs. 10,000 or 50% of the basic penalization charges) must be paid at the time of application. The exact fees are based on plot size, land value, and location.

The Land Regularisation Scheme (LRS) is a process ensures the regularisation of inherited property in Andhra Pradesh under the prevailing LRS guidelines for legal heirs of a deceased mother.

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1. Obtain Legal Heir Certificate
2. Apply to the district Tehsildar or local higher authority for a legal heir certificate, which identifies all lawful heirs to your mother’s estate.​ 

Gather the Essential Documents

1. Death certificate of your mother.​
2. Legal heir certificate listing all heirs.​
3. Identity and address proof of legal heirs (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.).​
4. Property documents such as title deed, sale deed, or registration papers.​
5. No-objection certificate (NOC) or relinquishment deed from other heirs, if transfer is to one heir.​
6. Property tax receipts and Encumbrance Certificate, if available.​
7. Passport size photographs of all applicants.​

 Apply for Mutation of Property

 Submit a mutation request (to record the change of ownership in municipal or revenue records) along with all supporting documents to the local municipal or revenue office.​

 Online/Offline LRS Application

 Register on the official Andhra Pradesh LRS portal or visit the local village/ward secretariat (Sachivalayam).​​

 Complete the LRS application form with property and applicant details, upload scanned copies of required documents, and make the prescribed payment.​

 If applying online, ensure proper user authentication and digital signature if required.​ For inherited property under ₹10 lakh, the fee is ₹100; for properties above ₹10 lakh, the fee is ₹1,000.​

  Authorities will verify documents, inspect the site if necessary, and issue the regularisation certificate upon approval.​

 Note

• All legal heirs should ideally be listed as applicants or provide NOC if property is to be regularised in a single heir’s name.​
• Keep originals and attested copies of all documents for verification.​
• The process can be initiated both online and offline, offering flexibility.​
• Seek the assistance of a local legal expert if disputes or unclear succession arise.​

To apply for the Land Regularisation Scheme (LRS) in Andhra Pradesh for your deceased mother's property without transferring it to your name, follow this very short procedure:

1. Apply as the legal heir(s) of your late mother by submitting the death certificate and family/legal heir certificate along with the original title deed of the property to the local land department or through the official LRS portal.

2. Pay the prescribed application fee (e.g., Rs. 10,000 or 50% of the charges) depending on plot size and location.

3. LRS approval regularises the layout/plot but does not change ownership or mutation records automatically.

4. After LRS approval, you can later apply for mutation or transfer of ownership using the legal heir certificate and LRS order if desired.

This means you can regularise the property first without transferring it immediately to your name by proving your legal heir status.

Dear Client, in Andhra Pradesh, if a property owner is dead, the legal heirs proof of ownership can apply for the Land Regularisation Scheme (LRS) without first having the property transferred. You will need to apply in your deceased mother's name and submit piece of evidence documenting her ownership along with her death certificate and family certificate identifying all legal heirs. When you are completing the LRS online application (on the official LRS portal), in the property owner's details section, you can note that the owner is deceased and the application is being signed and submitted by legal heirs. You will need to upload supporting documents in support of the application including a sale deed/plot documentation, property tax receipt, encumbrance certificate, documents evidencing death and family certificate and your Aadhaar as the applicant. Once LRS approval is approved you can later mutate/transfer the property jointly in a legal heir names based on the same documents. I trust this answer is of assistance. Please reach out if I can assist with any additional questions.

Dear Ram,

You can apply for LRS in Andhra Pradesh even though the property is still in your late mother’s name, because the legal heirs are permitted to file the application on behalf of the deceased owner. Since you already have the death certificate and family certificate showing the legal heirs, those documents will be accepted as proof of succession for the limited purpose of filing the LRS application. A formal transfer of title into the heirs’ names (through legal heir mutation or a registered deed) is not mandatory at the time of applying, although it will be required later when the land records are updated.

You will need to collect and submit the following documents: (1) death certificate of your mother, (2) legal heir certificate listing you, your father and brother, (3) the title/registered document showing the land in your mother’s name, (4) basic revenue records such as survey number, adangal/1-B, tax receipt or property extract, and (5) identity and address proof of the applicant-heir. One of the heirs can apply on behalf of all, but it is advisable to attach a simple consent letter signed by the other heirs so there is no objection later.

The application is generally made through the local MeeSeva or ward/secretariat office (depending on whether the land falls under municipal or rural jurisdiction). The form requires details of the plot, its extent, category of land, date of purchase, status of layout, and the applicant’s details. Fees for regularisation depend on the land value slab and plot size, and are payable at the time of application or later on demand. Once filed, the authorities will verify eligibility and issue an acknowledgement. After scrutiny and approval, a regularisation order will be issued in the name of the deceased owner, noting that the heirs have applied. Only after that stage will you be required to update the title through mutation or a succession deed.

Please note that if there is any objection, dispute, litigation, or encroachment on the land, the application may be kept pending until it is resolved. You should also check whether the plot falls within the cut-off date and category permitted under the current LRS notification for your district.

If you wish, I can prepare a filled-in sample LRS application, a list of required documents, and a consent letter format for the other heirs, so you can submit your file without delay. You may contact us for the same.