The Karnataka state government launched the “Nanna e-Khata, Nanna hakku” campaign on May 16, 2024, to facilitate property record conversions in Bengaluru [3].
This initiative allows property owners to transition from B-Khata to A-Khata, providing legal legitimacy to previously unapproved land records. Such conversions are critical for homeowners to secure bank loans and ensure clear legal titles for their properties.
The Department of Revenue established 52 designated locations across Bengaluru city to host open-house khata services [1]. These camps are designed to streamline the administrative process for residents seeking to regularize their property status under the Bhoo Guarantee scheme [2].
As part of the drive, the government is offering a reduced conversion fee [3]. Property owners can now convert their records by paying two percent of the guidance value [2]. This financial incentive aims to encourage a higher volume of legalizations across the city's real estate landscape.
The campaign, which translates to "My e-Khata, My Hakku," focuses on digitizing records to reduce bureaucracy. By utilizing e-Khata services, the state government intends to minimize the time residents spend navigating municipal offices, a process that has historically been slow and prone to delays.
Officials said that the open-house format allows for immediate verification of documents and faster processing of applications. Residents are encouraged to visit the 52 sites [1] to complete the conversion process and secure their property rights.
“The Karnataka state government launched the “Nanna e-Khata, Nanna hakku” campaign on May 16, 2024.”
The transition from B-Khata to A-Khata is a significant shift for Bengaluru's real estate market. While B-Khata records act as a tax receipt and acknowledge possession, they do not grant full legal ownership or facilitate easy mortgage approvals. By lowering the conversion fee and decentralizing the process through 52 camps, the Karnataka government is attempting to formalize a large segment of the urban housing stock, which may increase property valuations and improve the city's overall land governance.
