Bengaluru Converts B-Khata to A-Khata with Fee Reduction

Why this is here: Officers are personally delivering over 23 lakh digitized property records—converted into e-Khata—directly to citizens’ homes throughout Bengaluru, free of charge.

DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, announced a program in Bengaluru allowing property owners to convert B-Khata to A-Khata with roughly a 60% reduction in fees. The “Bhoo Guarantee” scheme aims to clarify property ownership for an estimated 23 lakh families. A-Khata properties fully comply with municipal regulations, facilitating loans and resale.

B-Khata properties often have documentation issues, creating hurdles for financing and transactions. The Greater Bengaluru Authority will deliver digitized property records—e-Khatas—directly to citizens at no cost. Vivek Agarwal of Square Yards notes that A-Khata status improves a property’s bankability and resale value.

The program, starting May 16, 2026, will operate at 52 locations across the Greater Bengaluru Authority limits. While the initiative addresses long-standing issues with property recordkeeping, challenges remain in fully resolving documentation gaps for all properties. The government continues to work towards a fully formalized and transparent property market.