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Bengaluru Civic Bodies See Revenue Drop from Khata Scheme

BENGALURU: A significant reduction in fees for converting B-khata properties to A-khata is poised to affect Bengaluru’s civic finances, with five city corporations projected to lose about ₹1,015 crore in revenue this year. As part of the “Nanna Khata Nanna Hakku” initiative launched by the Greater Bengaluru Authority on May 15, property owners now have 100 days to regularize B-khata properties by paying just 2% of the guidance value, down from 5%. Officials noted this adjustment will allow citizens to save substantial amounts; however, it will severely impact revenue streams that have already been included in the 2026-27 civic budgets.…

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Dispute Resolution for Bengaluru Property Khata Clarity

BENGALURU: The long-anticipated scheme for issuing A Khatas to B Khata properties was officially launched on November 1, coinciding with Kannada Rajyotsava. The Deputy Chief Minister labeled it a gift to Bengaluru’s citizens. However, the rollout raises concerns for genuine property owners who have fought to protect their assets from land mafia and fraudulent developers. Many, including Union Minister for Steel HD Kumaraswamy, have criticized the state government for imposing a 5 percent fee based on the property’s SR value to issue A Khatas for B Khata properties, in addition to a nominal Rs 500 application fee. Kumaraswamy pointed out…

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Karnataka Plans One-Time Settlement for B-Khata Upgrade

BENGALURU: Following the conferral of B-khata status to properties in unauthorized layouts across various urban local bodies, the government is now contemplating a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme aimed at upgrading these properties to A-khata status. Urban Development Minister BS Suresha announced this in the legislative council on Tuesday, amidst opposition criticisms related to the ongoing E-khata issue. Addressing the call for a review from the opposition, Suresha remarked, “B-khata grants owners legal documentation for their properties. We are now considering transitioning these properties to A-khata with the introduction of a one-time settlement (OTS).” This announcement follows criticisms from BJP and…