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Karnataka Homebuyers Urge Action on Property Delays

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Home Buyers Forum has presented a memorandum to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, urging the state government to address long-standing issues that impact countless homeowners, particularly concerning ownership rights and regulatory gaps. “We want to highlight that homebuyers in Karnataka face significant challenges in asserting their ownership rights,” reads the memorandum. The forum detailed key obstacles and proposed solutions for the Chief Secretary’s consideration, advocating for the interests of millions affected. One major issue raised is the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) failure to update khata mutation records for apartment owners. Despite having registered their flats, many owners…

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Bengaluru Property Work Stalled by e-Khata Delays

BENGALURU: The implementation of e-Khata, a digital property document system designed for property sales, building approvals, and ownership regularization, is facing significant hurdles in Bengaluru. Launched citywide in 2024 and accessible via Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) offices, Bengaluru One centres, and public drives, this system aimed to streamline property documentation and safeguard against fraud. However, residents are experiencing severe delays attributed to server outages, document mismatches, and insufficient options for correcting errors in draft e-Khatas. While approximately 25 lakh properties are listed with draft e-Khatas online, only 5.34 lakh have received official approval to date. Without a reliable process…