Khata is an important part of property records and property-tax administration in Bengaluru. If you are buying a resale property, receiving property through inheritance or gift, or otherwise changing the person recorded in the municipal Khata, it is important to understand what Khata records represent, which documents may be required, and how the transfer process works. The exact requirements can vary depending on the type of transaction and the property.
What Is a Khata?
Khata is a municipal property record used in connection with property-tax assessment and related municipal records. BBMP's Revenue Department separately provides services for Khata transfer, registration, bifurcation and amalgamation. Khata should not be treated as a substitute for the underlying title documents of a property.
Official source: BBMP Revenue Department — Khatha Services
A Khata vs B Khata — What Property Buyers Should Understand
A Khata and B Khata are terms commonly encountered in Bengaluru property transactions. However, Khata status should be considered together with the property's title documents, registration records, tax records, approvals and other applicable documents.
| A Khata | B Khata | |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal record | Recorded under the applicable municipal property-record system. | Recorded under the applicable B-register / B-Khata framework. |
| Documentation | Should still be checked against title, registration, tax and approval records. | Additional verification may be important depending on the property's records and circumstances. |
| Home loan | Loan eligibility depends on the lender and the complete property documentation. | Financing availability can vary by lender and the property's documentation. |
| Resale | Buyers should still independently verify the complete property record. | Buyers and lenders may require additional verification depending on the property. |
| B-to-A process | — | The current Greater Bengaluru Authority lists a B-to-A Khata / Single Plot Khata service. Eligibility and applicable requirements depend on the property and applicable rules. |
Official source: Greater Bengaluru Authority — e-Services and e-Aasthi.
For buyers: do not rely on Khata status alone. Check the registered title documents, registration records, tax status, Khata/eKhata records and other applicable approvals before completing a property transaction.
What Is Khata Transfer (Name Transfer)?
Khata transfer, also referred to as change of Khata, is the process of updating the municipal property record when the person recorded against the property changes. BBMP's Revenue Department lists Khata-transfer scenarios including sale, inheritance, gift, court decree, and partition or release deed.
Official source: BBMP Revenue Department — Documents Required for Khatha Services
When Is Khata Transfer Required?
BBMP's published Khata-service information identifies several situations in which Khata transfer can be processed, including:
- ●Transfer through a registered sale deed
- ●Inheritance through a will
- ●Inheritance without a will
- ●Transfer through a gift deed
- ●Transfer pursuant to a court decree
- ●Transfer through partition or release deed
Official source: BBMP Revenue Department.
Documents Required for Khata Transfer
There is no single document list that applies identically to every Khata-transfer application. BBMP's Revenue Department provides different requirements depending on whether the transfer is through sale, inheritance, gift, court decree, partition or release deed.
For applications through the e-Aasthi system, the official document list includes owner or joint-owner photographs, a property photograph, identity proof, the relevant title deed, Khata certificate/extract/endorsement, and the current assessment-year property-tax receipt.
- Owner / joint-owner photograph
- Property photograph
- Identity proof of the owner / joint owners
- Relevant title deed, such as sale, gift, release or partition deed
- Existing Khata certificate / Khata extract / Khata endorsement, where applicable
- Current assessment-year property-tax paid receipt
- Encumbrance Certificate where required for the applicable transaction
- Additional inheritance, court, partition or other documents where applicable
Official sources: e-Aasthi — Required Documents and BBMP Revenue Department — Khatha Services.
Step-by-Step Khata Transfer Process
BBMP's published Khata-service information describes a process that includes document verification, physical inspection, preliminary report generation, approval, payment of applicable fees/charges, and issue of the Khata certificate and extract. The exact workflow can vary according to the property and service.
Processing time: BBMP's published service material specifies different timelines depending on the category of property. One BBMP document specifies 7 working days for certain BDA/KHB-allotted properties and 30 working days for specified categories including revenue extensions, BDA reconveyed areas, Gramathana and high-rise buildings. Applicants should therefore check the applicable timeline rather than assuming a universal 15–30 day period.
Official sources: BBMP Khatha Services PDF and BBMP Revenue Department — Khatha Service Process.
E-Khata: The Digital Shift
Bengaluru's property-record services have moved substantially toward online e-Khata and e-Aasthi systems. The current e-Aasthi platform describes itself as an online eKhata issuance system and provides online property-record services.
- ●Property records can be accessed through the official e-Aasthi platform.
- ●The platform provides online eKhata-related services.
- ●Online Khata-transfer payment is available through the e-Aasthi system.
- ●The Greater Bengaluru Authority currently lists e-Aasthi and eKhata-related services among its e-services.
Official sources: e-Aasthi, e-Aasthi Online eKhata System and Greater Bengaluru Authority.
How to Check Khata / E-Khata Online in Bangalore
Property owners can use the official e-Aasthi platform to search and access property-record information online. The current e-Aasthi system provides property-search functionality and an online eKhata issuance system.
Important: An online property record should be checked together with the property's title documents, registration records, tax records and other applicable documents. A Khata/eKhata record should not by itself be treated as a complete title verification.
Official source: BBMP e-Aasthi — Online eKhata System and e-Aasthi Property Record Management System.
Future Scope of Khata & Property Records
Bengaluru's property-record ecosystem is continuing to develop digitally. The current official systems already provide e-Aasthi/eKhata services and the Greater Bengaluru Authority lists B-to-A Khata / Single Plot Khata as an available e-service.
Official sources: e-Aasthi and Greater Bengaluru Authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
A property transaction should be assessed based on the complete property record, including title, registration, Khata status, tax records and applicable approvals. Financing availability can also vary between lenders and properties.
The applicable processing time depends on the property category and the type of Khata service. BBMP-published material specifies different timelines for different categories, so there is no single universal timeline that applies to every application.
No. A sale deed is a title document relating to the transfer of property rights, while Khata is a municipal property record associated with property-tax and municipal administration. Khata should not be treated as a substitute for title verification.
Khata transfer changes the person recorded against an existing property record. Khata bifurcation is a separate Khata service used where one property record is divided into multiple records, subject to the applicable requirements.
Official sources: BBMP Revenue FAQ and BBMP Revenue — Khatha Services.
Official Sources & References
The factual and process information in this guide is based primarily on official BBMP / Greater Bengaluru Authority / e-Aasthi sources. Property requirements can vary by transaction type and property, so applicants should verify the current requirements before submitting an application.
- BBMP Revenue Department — Documents Required for Khatha Services
- e-Aasthi — List of Documents Required
- BBMP — Khatha Services and Service Timelines
- BBMP Revenue Department — Khatha Service Process
- e-Aasthi — Bengaluru Property Records
- e-Aasthi — Online eKhata System
- e-Aasthi — Online Khata Transfer Payment
- Greater Bengaluru Authority — Official Website & e-Services
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