GBA Disposes 99% of e-Khata Applications: A Digital Success in Bengaluru
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has achieved a significant milestone by disposing of over 99.2% of the total e-Khata applications received. According to a statement by Special Commissioner Munish Moudgil, the authority has received more than 9 lakh e-Khata applications to date.
Most applications are being processed and disposed of within an average of two days from the date of submission. This rapid processing is a testament to the efficiency of the digital system implemented by the GBA.
GBA officials have emphasized that citizens no longer need to visit city corporation offices or GBA counters for Khata-related services. The entire process is now digital and requires no in-person follow-up. The authority has warned homebuyers and property owners against paying bribes or engaging middlemen who claim to 'fast-track' approvals. The official advice is to apply online at https://BBMPeAasthi.karnataka.gov.in.
A dedicated helpline (94806 83695) has been set up to assist applicants with any queries. Citizens can also check the real-time e-Khata status using the online tracking system available at https://bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in/citizen_core/Final_eKhatha_Status_based_on_ePID.
E-Khata is an electronic version of the traditional Khata certificate, introduced by the BBMP in Bengaluru and other local bodies in October 2024. This digital record is available online, where property owners can apply for, download, and verify their Khata without visiting the municipal office.
On January 8, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the issuance of A-Khata certificates to B-Khata properties located in illegal layouts under the jurisdiction of urban local bodies. The decision applies to buildings, apartments, and flats. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil stated, 'The cabinet has approved allowing sites and residential units currently classified as B-Khata, because they were developed in layouts without mandatory approvals, to be upgraded to A-Khata within the jurisdiction of the state’s urban local bodies. It is a policy decision.'
A B-Khata is a property record maintained by Bengaluru’s municipal authorities for buildings or plots that do not meet full planning or regulatory requirements, such as constructions without sanctioned plans, unauthorised layouts, or properties lacking occupancy certificates. These properties are not fully legal but are still recorded for tax purposes.
Experts note that B-Khata ownership comes with restrictions: owners may face difficulty obtaining building approvals, trade licences, or bank loans, and transactions involving these properties often carry legal ambiguity. As a result, B-Khata assets typically have lower market value and limited access to formal financing.
In contrast, A-Khata properties are fully compliant with government regulations and are considered legally valid for loans and transfers. To address long-standing issues, the Karnataka Cabinet recently approved the regularisation of B-Khata properties issued by the former BBMP up to September 2024, enabling eligible owners to convert them to A-Khata.
