Bengaluru Real Estate: e-Khata Mandatory for All BBMP Properties from July 1

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has announced that over 5.34 lakh properties have been brought under the ongoing e-Khata drive. This initiative is aimed at digitising property records and ensuring transparency in property ownership.

Taking to X, Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development and Town Planning and Bengaluru Urban District In-charge minister, emphasized that from July 1, the eKhata drive will bring property digitisation right to the doorstep of citizens. He stated that so far, 5.34 lakh properties have already been covered, and 25 lakh are expected to benefit from this drive.

Shivakumar highlighted that property records across BBMP limits are being scanned, verified, and updated. He explained, “Just like Aadhaar gives a unique identity to individuals, we will assign a unique identifier to every property.” Additionally, he announced that the e-Khata campaign will run through July, covering all BBMP wards. Officers and staff will assist residents through ward-level e-Khata melas being held across Bengaluru.

An e-Khata is the digital version of a property’s Khata certificate, a legal document that records details such as the property owner’s name, size, location, tax assessment, and more. It is essential for property-related transactions, obtaining building permits, and paying property tax. The digital Khata system was launched in October 2024.

To get an e-Khata, property owners can visit their BBMP ward office during the ongoing e-Khata mela. Property owners without a Khata can generate one by accessing the official E-Aasthi portal at bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in. To obtain a Khata, property owners need to upload essential documents, including their Aadhaar number, sale or registered deed number, a recent property photograph, and an Encumbrance Certificate.

After entering property details, homeowners must upload ownership and tax records, verify the location using an interactive map, and complete Aadhaar eKYC to confirm their identity and address. Officers will verify the records, correct discrepancies, and issue a digitally signed e-Khata certificate. Property owners will receive an SMS or email once it is ready.

From July 2025 onwards, builders and property owners applying for plan approvals will also be required to enter their property’s e-Khata or EPID (electronic property ID) number into the OBPS (Online Building Plan Approval System) portal. According to a statement issued by BBMP earlier, the system will automatically cross-verify property tax records, thereby removing the need for manual submissions or verification by the revenue department.

In 2024, the state government introduced the e-Khata service to improve transparency in property registrations, reduce fraud, and increase property tax revenue. E-Khata is an electronic version of the traditional khata certificate, a computerized record that validates the ownership details of a property in Karnataka. This digital platform verifies that all necessary approvals have been obtained and offers official property ownership documentation.