Bengaluru’s municipal body approves 60,000 b-Khata to a-Khata conversions, to expedite process in 15 days

Bengaluru real estate: Greater Bengaluru Authority approves 60000 b-Khata to a-Khata conversions, promises 15-day processing to speed up property regularisation

Updated on: Feb 13, 2026, 08:53:03 IST

By Souptik Datta

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Bengaluru’s municipal body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority, has approved 60,000 b-Khata to a-Khata conversions, with over 1.2 lakh applications received and more than 15,000 currently under process, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on X on February 11.

Bengaluru’s Greater Bengaluru Authority has approved 60,000 b-Khata to a-Khata conversions, with over 15,000 applications under process, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said. (Representational Image) (Souptik Datta )

Shivakumar also announced a time-bound system to speed up the khata conversion within 15 days and a door-step delivery of e-Khatas, he said.

“With doorstep e-Khata delivery, faster approvals, and time-bound conversions, the system is being redesigned to save citizens time, money, and unnecessary visits to offices,” Shivakumar, who is also the development minister for Bengaluru, said.

The government also highlighted progress in streamlining building approvals, citing greater transparency and faster clearances through digital reforms. According to the data shared by Shivakumar, over 12,000 sanction plans have also been cleared for buildings.

Also Read: Bengaluru real estate: Haven't received an e-Khata yet? Check if you have cleared your property dues

B-Khata to a-Khata for properties in illegal layouts

Earlier, the Karnataka Cabinet had 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 H.K. Patil had told reporters after the Cabinet meeting on January 8.

He had clarified that a-Khata is issued only to properties developed in layouts formally approved by the relevant authorities, whereas b-Khata applies to units built in layouts that lack such statutory approvals.

Also Read: Karnataka Cabinet approves regularisation of B-Khata properties in Bengaluru. Here’s what it means for property owners

What are a-Khata and b-Khata documents?

In Karnataka, an e-Khata is the digital version of the official property account maintained by the local municipal authority. It records a property’s details, such as size, location, ownership, and tax assessment, and is essential for paying property tax and establishing legal ownership for civic purposes.

B-Khata is a type of property record maintained by the city’s municipal corporation for properties that do not fully comply with legal and planning norms. These include buildings in unauthorised layouts, constructions without approved plans, or those lacking occupancy certificates. Although these properties are not entirely legal, owners are still required to pay property taxes, and their details are recorded for tax purposes.

An a-Khata is issued for properties that fully comply with government regulations, including approved layouts, sanctioned building plans, and the required certificates. A-Khata properties are considered legally valid and eligible for bank loans, trade licenses, and property transactions without restrictions.

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Souptik Datta
Souptik Datta is a deputy chief content producer at Hindustan Times Digital, where he reports on southern India with a focus on real estate, urban infrastructure and environmental urban issues. His coverage tracks the intersection of policy, capital flows, regulation and sustainability, examining how these forces shape housing markets, commercial real estate and large-scale infrastructure development across rapidly transforming cities. He also closely tracks civic issues affecting urban residents, including property taxation, planning approvals, public transport expansion, water stress, waste management and the governance challenges that influence everyday life in India’s metros. Souptik’s reporting is driven by a strong interest in accountability, consumer rights and the lived realities of homebuyers and investors navigating volatile pricing cycles, regulatory changes and project delivery risks. He frequently analyses project launches, land monetisation strategies, planning frameworks, RERA-related developments and the broader implications of infrastructure investments on emerging growth corridors. His work blends on-ground reporting with data-backed analysis and long-form explainers aimed at demystifying complex real estate and infrastructure developments for readers. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, Souptik was associated with Moneycontrol at Network 18, where he covered real estate, infrastructure and allied sectors, producing market insights, policy-led stories and in-depth features. Outside the newsroom, Souptik is an avid solo traveller and documentary enthusiast, exploring diverse regions and visually documenting unique narratives through film and photography. In his early career, Souptik also freelanced as a documentary photographer, independently working on visual storytelling projects that captured grassroots narratives, urban change and everyday life. He can be reached at souptik.datta@htdigital.in.Read More

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