Property and Legal Articles by Shivam Raj
What Is Undivided Share of Land? Meaning & Calculation
If you own an apartment, you own more than the space inside your flat. You also have an undivided share of land (UDS) connected to the apartment. UDS means your proportionate interest in the land and applicable common areas of the apartment property. It is not a separately marked piece of land. Under the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972, an apartment and its undivided interest in the common areas and facilities are treated as transferable immovable property.
BDA Property Tax Payment: Online Steps & Receipt
BDA property tax payment can be completed online through the Bangalore Development Authority's property-tax portal. You need your Property ID, Site ID and owner's name as shown on the previous tax-paid receipt. After verifying these details with BDA records, you can view the tax amount, complete the payment and download the receipt.
BBMP Property Tax Payment: How to Pay Online in 2026
BBMP property tax payment can be made through the official Bengaluru City Corporation Property Tax Portal. Property owners can retrieve their tax record using a SAS Base Application Number, PID Number, Renewal Application Number or New PID Number, check the tax details and make the applicable payment online. The current government portal also provides options to check payment status, print receipts and raise grievances for payment-related issues.
e Swathu Application Status: Check Online in Karnataka
You can check your e swathu application status directly through the official Check Property Status e-Swathu portal. You can also search your property through the Search by Property e-Swathu citizen portal using the details requested, such as your Property ID, district, Gram Panchayat, or application reference number. The portal will show the available details and current status of your property or application.
Gram Panchayat Property Tax in Bangalore: 2026 Guide
Gram Panchayat property tax is the local tax levied on eligible buildings and land within a Gram Panchayat area. In Bangalore, property owners should first confirm that their property is still under Gram Panchayat jurisdiction before checking or paying the tax. Karnataka law provides for Gram Panchayats to levy tax on buildings and land within their areas, subject to the prescribed rules and exemptions.
What Is Panchayat Khata? Meaning, Records & Uses
A Panchayat Khata is a property record maintained for a property under a Gram Panchayat, mainly for property assessment and local taxation. In Karnataka, Gram Panchayat property records are being maintained through systems such as e-Swathu and Panchatantra 2.0. A Panchayat Khata records property and tax-related details, but it should not be treated as the same document as a registered title deed.
What Is Khata Bifurcation? Meaning & Uses
Khata bifurcation is the process of splitting one existing Khata record into two or more separate Khata records after a property is legally divided. It may apply when property is divided through a partition, inheritance, sale, gift, or court order. The new records reflect the separate portions for municipal property assessment. Khata bifurcation does not itself create ownership rights; the division must be supported by valid property documents.
BBMP Property ID: How to Find Your PID Online
A BBMP Property ID (PID) is a unique identifier used in Bengaluru's municipal property records. You can find or verify your property details through the BBMP e-Aasthi portal, your property-tax records, or other municipal documents. The current e-Aasthi system also uses terms such as ePID, SAS Property Tax Application Number and Unique Property ID, so checking the exact number shown against your property is important.