e-Khata Boost for Property Owners: Most Applications Cleared Within Two Days in Bengaluru

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has processed more than 99.2% of over nine lakh e-Khata applications, with most approvals being issued within two days of filing, officials said. The development marks a major push towards fully digitised property services in the city, even as the Karnataka government moves to relax rules related to A-Khata and B-Khata properties in urban areas.

Special Commissioner Munish Moudgil said the online system has significantly reduced delays and eliminated the need for citizens to visit Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) offices or GBA service counters. All Khata-related applications and certificates are now processed digitally through official portals.

Fully Online e-Khata Process and Helpline Support

To assist property owners, the GBA has launched a dedicated helpline (94806 83695) to guide applicants on filing, tracking and resolving issues related to e-Khata. Citizens can also check real-time application status using the official tracking portal, which displays progress at every stage of verification and approval.

Officials reiterated that the entire e-Khata process is online, warning residents against paying bribes or relying on middlemen who claim to "fast-track" approvals. "Just apply online," Moudgil said, stressing that digital processing is designed to curb corruption and ensure transparency.

What Is e-Khata?

Introduced in October 2024, e-Khata is the electronic version of the traditional Khata certificate issued by BBMP and other urban local bodies. Unlike the earlier manual system, e-Khata records are stored online, allowing property owners to apply for, download and verify Khata details without visiting municipal offices.

The digital record simplifies property transactions, tax payments and verification, while also helping civic authorities maintain a unified and updated database of properties across Bengaluru.

Cabinet Clears Path for B-Khata to A-Khata Upgrade

In a significant policy move, the Karnataka Cabinet on January 8 approved issuing A-Khata certificates to B-Khata properties located in unauthorised layouts under urban local bodies. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said the decision applies to residential sites, buildings, apartments and flats that were earlier classified as B-Khata due to lack of layout approvals.

The Cabinet has also cleared the regularisation of B-Khata properties issued by the former BBMP up to September 2024, allowing eligible owners to upgrade to A-Khata through a notified procedure.

A-Khata vs B-Khata: Why It Matters

A-Khata properties comply fully with planning rules and government regulations, making them eligible for bank loans, property transfers, trade licences and building approvals. B-Khata properties, on the other hand, are listed mainly for tax purposes and face restrictions due to planning violations or missing approvals.

Experts say the Cabinet's decision, combined with the smooth rollout of e-Khata, could reduce legal uncertainty for thousands of homeowners, improve access to formal credit and stabilise property values in many parts of Bengaluru.

With more than nine lakh applications already processed and digital systems in place, officials believe e-Khata could become a model for transparent, corruption-free urban governance in Karnataka.