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Bengaluru residents can now withdraw wrongly submitted e-Khata applications, self-correct property details online
Bengaluru real estate: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) said 13.05 lakh property owners linked to SAS ID-based properties can now download e-Khata certificates
Bengaluru residents will now be able to withdraw wrongly submitted e-Khata applications, Special Commissioner Munish Moudgil said during a workshop held at Town Hall on May 6.
The workshop was organised to brief officials on recent reforms and upgrades made to the e-Khata system aimed at improving citizen services and simplifying property-related processes in Bengaluru.
Around 13.05 lakh property owners linked to SAS ID-based properties can now download e-Khata certificates and apply for final e-Khata online. The move is expected to reduce dependence on manual applications and office visits, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) said in a statement.
Residents can now modify details online
The GBA statement said the updated system also allows citizens to self-correct select property details online, reducing the need for physical visits for minor corrections and approvals.
A new feature has also been introduced, enabling applicants to withdraw incorrectly submitted e-Khata applications. Civic officials said this would help reduce procedural delays and give applicants greater flexibility while filing applications.
During the workshop, officers from different zones were briefed on revised workflows and approval mechanisms aimed at ensuring faster and more uniform implementation of e-Khata services across departments.
Auto-validation introduced for transaction-ready properties
The civic body has also introduced auto-validation and approval for properties marked as “ready for transaction or registration.” The GBA statement said the process will work based on the upload and verification of Encumbrance Certificates (ECs), helping speed up property transactions.
Moudgil said the revised e-Khata process has been designed to make property-related services more transparent, simplified and citizen-friendly as part of the administration’s digital governance push.
Over 25 lakh properties in Bengaluru have been brought under the e-Khata system
Bengaluru has brought over 25 lakh properties under the e-Khata system, of which more than 7,000 applications have been processed. Additional outreach measures are being planned for those yet to obtain their e-Khata as part of a Karnataka government push to improve transparency and compliance, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said earlier.
He said that the government is integrating Aadhaar details, digital documentation, GPS mapping and property sketches to create a robust database.
He also pointed out that every e-Khata will include the property's GPS coordinates, property shape and measurements, along with a photo and a document.
"We want to see that every record is filled correctly. They are asking for documentation, a stamp, and digital documents. We wanted to connect every Aadhaar card and have it online," Shivakumar had said.
What is e-Khata, and why does it matter
An e-Khata is a digitally maintained property certificate that records ownership details, tax status, and property classification in a centralised system managed by civic authorities. Unlike the traditional Khata, which has often been prone to discrepancies and manual errors, the electronic format allows for real-time updates and easier verification, GBA officials had said.
The system was introduced to replace manual khata certificates (legal land ownership documents) issued by the city’s former municipal body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), with the promise of quick, online issuance within 48 hours.
