Bengaluru City Development Minister and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday launched a new online system that allows B-Khata property owners to convert their holdings into A-Khata. The portal also facilitates A-Khata issuance for new properties falling under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) jurisdiction.
According to GBA data, Bengaluru currently has about 25 lakh khatas, including 17.5 lakh A-Khata and 7.5 lakh B-Khata properties. Additionally, nearly 7–8 lakh sites remain unregistered due to lack of necessary approvals.
Why B-Khata Owners Faced Challenges
B-Khata properties were typically created for revenue sites developed on agricultural or non-approved lands, as well as multi-storey units constructed without sanctioned building plans or occupancy certificates. Owners of such properties have struggled to secure loans, obtain new approvals, or engage in regulated property transactions.
Key Features Of The New Conversion Process
To address these long-standing issues, the government has introduced a one-time online settlement scheme for eligible B-Khata sites measuring up to 2,000 square metres. Flats and multi-storey apartments, however, remain ineligible.
The online system includes:
- Mobile and OTP-based login
- Aadhaar authentication of all property owners
- Declaration of private roads as public
- Payment of 5% of the site’s guidance value
- No application fee required
Government’s Push For Transparency And Regularisation
Calling the initiative the government’s “sixth guarantee,” DK Shivakumar said, “All property will be regularised. We are scanning and making the process online. This will make it easier for citizens to avail loans.”
The Karnataka government described the move as the “biggest gift” to B-Khata owners—aimed at bringing long-awaited property regularisation, boosting transparency, and empowering citizens with secure ownership rights.
