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Hindustan Times
13-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru civic body rolls out Aadhaar-based eKhata mutation: Here's a step-by-step guide
Bengaluru property owners can now avail automatic eKhata mutation through an Aadhaar-enabled online system, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) announced on Wednesday. The initiative aims to streamline property mutation processes and eliminate delays for citizens with pending eKhata updates.(Wiki Commons ) The initiative aims to streamline property mutation processes and eliminate delays for citizens with pending eKhata updates. The service, officially launched under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru In-Charge Minister DK Shivakumar, allows property buyers and sellers to complete eKhata mutations entirely online using Aadhaar authentication. The announcement was made by BBMP Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao, IAS, who said the new system is part of BBMP's broader efforts to bring ease, transparency, and speed to property-related services. (Also Read: Bengaluru's E-khata woes: Errors, delays and size inaccuracies frustrate owners, trigger surprise property tax notices How the automatic mutation process works Citizens with pending eKhata mutations can follow these steps: Visit Click on the 'eKhata Automatic Mutations – Get Your Mutation' link under 'Important Instructions' Search for the pending mutation using the ePID number of the property Authenticate both the seller/giver and purchaser/receiver using Aadhaar eKYC If the Aadhaar of the seller/giver matches the Aadhaar seeded with the property eKhata, the mutation will be automatically approved after a seven-day objection period BBMP clarified that any disputed cases flagged during the process will be reviewed and resolved by an authorized officer. In a related move aimed at offering long-awaited relief to property owners, the Karnataka State Cabinet recently approved the regularisation of B-Khata properties issued by BBMP up to September 2024. This decision will enable such properties to be upgraded to A-Khata status, giving residents access to essential civic amenities and long-term legal clarity. 'When giving it, we will specify the parameters. If property owners comply with the parameters, then B-Khata will be issued,' said Law Minister H.K. Patil, following the Cabinet meeting held on July 18. Together, these reforms are part of a broader effort by the state government to enhance transparency, improve service delivery, and ensure that citizens benefit from a more efficient property management framework in Bengaluru. (With agency inputs) (Also Read: BBMP e-khata glitch triggers unfair tax notices to Bengaluru homeowners over parking space: Report)
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru real estate: From July 1, e-Khata mandatory for all BBMP properties. Have you got yours?
Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar has said that over 5.34 lakh properties have so far been brought under the ongoing e-Khata drive, aimed at digitising property records and ensuring transparency in property ownership. Bengaluru real estate: From July 1, e-Khata will be mandatory for all properties under BBMP. Owners must update their records as part of the ongoing digitisation drive. (Photo for representational purposes only)(Pexels) Taking to X, Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development and Town Planning and Bengaluru Urban District In-charge minister, said that from July 1, the eKhata drive brings property digitisation right to your doorstep. He said so far 5.34 lakh properties have already been covered and 25 lakh are to benefit from the drive. He had said earlier that 'No citizen should have to pay a bribe to obtain their property records. This government has come to your doorstep to protect your property.' Shivakumar had highlighted that property records across BBMP limits are being scanned, verified, and updated. 'Just like Aadhaar gives a unique identity to individuals, we will assign a unique identifier to every property,' he said. He had also 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. What is an e-Khata? 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. How to get an e-Khata: Visit your BBMP ward office during the ongoing e-Khata mela. Property owners without a Khata can now generate one by accessing the official E-Aasthi portal To obtain a khata, property owners simply 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. You will receive an SMS or email once it is ready. Also Read: E-Khata mandatory for all building plan approvals in Bengaluru from July 1: BBMP 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 the statement issued by BBMP earlier, the system will then automatically cross-verify property tax records, thereby removing the need for manual submissions or verification by the revenue department. In 2024, the state government had 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.
