25 Lakh e-Khata Properties Digitised, GPS and Aadhaar Integration
DK Shivakumar announces 25 lakh Bengaluru properties now under e-Khata. GPS, Aadhaar integration, free delivery, Khata Mela, B-to-A Khata in 15 days, all explained.
Quick Summary (TL; DR)
25 lakh properties digitised. 9 lakh e-Khatas already issued. 7,000+ applications processed under the new system.
Every e-Khata will now include: GPS coordinates, property shape, measurements, photographs, and all documents digitally.
Aadhaar cards are being linked to property records. Kaveri software is integrated at Sub-Registrar offices for document verification.
B-Khata to A-Khata conversion: 15-day deadline now set under the Uniform Land Records Management System.
Khata Mela: 50+ centres opened across Bengaluru (many in government schools) for new applications and rectifications.
All 25 lakh people will receive their e-Khata delivered to their doorstep free of cost.
The Central Government has officially recognised this as a national model.
What Is the News About?
DK Shivakumar's Press Conference Key Announcements
At a press conference in Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister in charge of Bengaluru D.K. Shivakumar announced a landmark milestone in the city's property governance reforms.
Announcement and its Details
25 lakh properties digitised: Over 25 lakh (2.5 million) properties in Bengaluru have been scanned, digitised, and brought under the e-Khata system
9 lakh e-Khatas issued: Of the 25 lakh digitised records, 9 lakh (900,000) e-Khatas have already been formally issued to property owners
7,000+ applications processed: Over 7,000 applications processed under the new Uniform Land Records Management System
Free e-Khata for all 25 lakh: All 25 lakh property owners will receive their e-Khata delivered to their homes free of cost, no fee, no agent
GPS + Aadhaar integration: Every e-Khata will now embed GPS coordinates, property shape, dimensions, photographs, and Aadhaar-linked owner details
Khata Mela: 50+ centres opened across Bengaluru (many in government schools) for new applications and rectifications. 'Nanna Khata, Nanna Swathu.'
37,460 flat OC clearances: All 37,460 flats that applied for e-Khata and had Occupancy Certificates have been cleared
1.2 lakh sale deed holders: 1.2 lakh people who had sale deeds but no Khata applied for regularisation under the scheme
15-day B-to-A Khata deadline, B-Khata to A-Khata conversion has a 15-day disposal deadline under the Uniform Land Records Management System
National recognition: The Central Government has officially appreciated Karnataka's officers and called the e-Khata model a template for the entire country
OTS benefit: 2 lakh citizens benefited from the One-Time Settlement scheme that waived penalties and interest on property tax arrears
₹1,200 crore revenue collected: Revenue of ₹1,200 crore collected within GBA limits under the reform drive
To Know More About The News: Economic Times Over 25 Lakh Properties in Bengaluru Brought Under e-Khata Syste
“Twenty-five lakh e-Khatas is a great number that has created history. We will see that all the 25 lakh people will get their e-Khata to their home free of cost.” - D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
“We want to see that every record is filled correctly. They are asking for documentation, a stamp, and digital documents. We wanted to connect every Aadhaar card and have it online.” - D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
“All property documents have now been scanned and brought under the e-Khata system. Our objective is to stop tax leakage and bring transparency. This reform has given me the greatest satisfaction in my public life.” - D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
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What Is the GPS and Aadhaar Integration System?
The New e-Khata Data Architecture: What It Means and Why It Matters
This is the most significant technical development announced. The government is not just digitising records it is rebuilding the data architecture of Bengaluru's entire property database.
Previously, a Khata (manual or early e-Khata) contained: owner name, property address, SAS ID, and tax assessment details. That was it.
The new e-Khata system embeds five additional layers of data into every property record.
Data Layer | What It Is | Why It Matters |
GPS Coordinates | The precise latitude and longitude of your property, captured via GPS tagging | Eliminates boundary disputes. The government can verify the property location against revenue records. GIS-based cross-verification catches discrepancies (e.g., an undeclared extra floor or encroachment). |
Property Shape (Sketch) | The exact geometric boundary of the plot or building footprint, mapped digitally | Prevents encroachments. Makes it impossible to claim a larger area than the actual plot. Every property will have a visible, verifiable shape on the digital map. |
Property Measurements | Precise dimensions of the property length, breadth, built-up area, plot area | Ensures the area declared in the Khata matches the physical property. Wrong area declaration = tax leakage. This plugs it. |
Photographs | Photos of the property frontage, structure, and entrance, linked to the digital record | Visual verification that the property exists as described. Officials and banks can confirm the physical structure before transactions. |
Aadhaar Integration | The owner's Aadhaar number is linked to the property record online | Confirms the owner's identity against a biometric-verified government database. Makes ghost ownership, benami transactions, and impersonation significantly harder. |
Kaveri Software Integration at Sub-Registrar Offices
Alongside the GPS and Aadhaar integration in e-Aasthi, the government has also introduced Kaveri software at all Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs) in Bengaluru.
This means: when you register a sale deed or any property document at the SRO, the Kaveri software now cross-checks the property details against the digital e-Khata records in real time.
The owner's name in the sale deed must match the Aadhaar-linked e-Khata record
Property area and survey number must match the GPS-tagged e-Khata
Any discrepancy flags automatically; the registration cannot proceed until resolved
In practice, you can no longer register a deed for a property with mismatched records. The system will catch it.
What Is the Khata Mela?
50+ Centres for New Applications and Rectifications
A 'Khata Mela' is a government-organised drive to bring property owners, especially those without e-Khata or with errors in their existing records, into the system quickly.
DK Shivakumar announced the opening of more than 50 centres across Bengaluru, many of them in government school buildings, specifically for two purposes:
Applying for e-Khata if you do not have one yet
Rectifying errors in an existing e-Khata, such as wrong name, wrong area, wrong classification
Khata Mela Detail and What Was Announced
Number of centres: 50+ across Bengaluru
Locations: Many in government school buildings across all wards and zones
Services at the centre: New e-Khata applications + e-Khata rectification/correction
Operating hours: All centres are operational on the designated Saturday drive
Documents pending verification: Applicants who need document scrutiny get an acknowledgement and are asked to return after 15 days, during which officials conduct site inspections
Initiative name:'Nanna Khata, Nanna Swathu' (My Khata, My Property)
Cost: Free of charge. DK Shivakumar has issued strict instructions: no bribes, no agent fees
Cannot find a Khata Mela Centre Near You?
Visit bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in to check your e-Khata status and apply online.
For new applications: log in with mobile OTP → eKhata → New Khata Application → enter SAS ID.
For rectification: log in → eKhata → Correction/Rectification → upload supporting documents.
If you need in-person help: visit your nearest BangaloreOne centre (karnatakaone.gov.in).
DK Shivakumar has also directed that download links will be sent directly via SMS and WhatsApp to registered mobile numbers.
B-Khata to A-Khata: 15-Day Deadline
Uniform Land Records Management System Now Sets a Fixed Timeline
One of the most significant announcements for B-Khata property owners is the introduction of a 15-day deadline for B-Khata-to-A-Khata conversion applications.
Previously, B-Khata conversion requests could remain unprocessed for months or years without accountability. Under the new Uniform Land Records Management System announced by the government, officials must dispose of B-to-A Khata conversion applications within 15 working days.
What | Detail |
Who can apply | B-Khata property owners who have an approved building plan, OC (where applicable), and cleared all dues |
Operation Hours | B-Khata property owners who have an approved building plan, OC (where applicable), and cleared all dues |
Deadline for disposal | 15 working days from date of application submission |
What happens at the centre | Site inspection conducted during the 15-day period by Revenue Inspector |
Documents typically required | B-Khata certificate, sale deed, approved building plan, OC (if applicable), EC, property tax receipts, Aadhaar |
Where to apply | Khata Mela centres, BangaloreOne centres, or bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in |
Rejected applications | A fresh review is underway to reassess previously rejected applications under the new framework |
The 1.2 Lakh Sale Deed Holders | Without Khata | Where They Stand | Count |
Total applied under regularisation scheme (had sale deed, no Khata) | 1,20,000 | Approved and e-Khata issued | Not yet fully disclosed |
Under various stages of scrutiny | ~15,000 | Under review (rejected applications being reassessed) | Being reviewed |
Flats with OC cleared | 37,460 | - | - |
Why Bengaluru's Property Records Were Never Updated for 50 Years
The Problem This Reform Is Solving
According to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Bengaluru's urban property records had not undergone a comprehensive modernisation exercise for decades. The e-Khata initiative aims to create a unified digital property database by integrating ownership records, GPS-based mapping, Aadhaar-enabled verification, and Kaveri registration data. The objective is to improve record accuracy, streamline property transactions, and reduce disputes arising from outdated or inconsistent records.
Paper-based Khata records often led to inconsistencies and verification challenges. The e-Khata system creates a digital property record integrated with e-Aasthi and Kaveri databases.
Property boundaries were not always easy to verify from legacy records. GPS coordinates and digital property mapping are being incorporated into e-Khata records to improve location and boundary identification.
Traditional records contained limited visual verification. Property photographs and digital property details are now linked to e-Khata records.
Ownership information could be outdated or inconsistent across different records. Aadhaar-linked verification is intended to improve record accuracy and identity verification.
Property measurements and tax records were maintained through separate processes. Digital mapping and property measurement data help improve consistency between property records and tax assessments.
Many Khata-related services required physical visits and manual processing. More services are now available online through the e-Aasthi platform and government facilitation centres.
Property verification during registration involved multiple record checks. Integration between e-Khata and Kaveri enables faster verification of property details during registration.
B-Khata to A-Khata applications often faced delays. The government has announced a 15-working-day disposal target under the Uniform Land Records Management System.
“At one stage, registrations were even halted without e-Khata, underlining how critical it had become to the process. The key advantage for homebuyers today is that ownership data can move seamlessly between government departments in a digital format, improving transparency, efficiency, and reliability in property transactions.” - Dhananjaya Padmanabhachar, Director, Karnataka Home Buyers Forum
What Does This Mean for Property Owners in Bengaluru?
The Practical Implications of the 25-Lakh e-Khata Milestone
If You Are | What This Means for You |
Property owner with existing Khata (manual) | Your manual Khata is being replaced by an e-Khata. Download it at bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in for ₹125. GBA is also delivering it free to your doorstep. |
Property owner with existing e-Khata | Your e-Khata will be updated with GPS coordinates, property sketch, photographs, and Aadhaar linkage. Check that the details are correct once updated. |
B-Khata property owner | The 15-day conversion deadline is live. Apply for B-to-A conversion now at a Khata Mela centre or online. Do not wait. |
Flat owner who got OC | All 37,460 OC-cleared flats have been processed. Your e-Khata should be ready. Download it. |
Has sale deed but no Khata | 1.2 lakh people in this situation applied. If you are one of them, check your application status at bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in. |
NRI / out-of-station owner | You do not need to visit. Download your e-Khata online with SAS ID. Or SMS/WhatsApp download link will be sent to your registered number. |
Planning to sell or buy property soon | Aadhaar + GPS + Kaveri integration means the SRO will now cross-verify your property records in real time. Ensure your e-Khata details match your sale deed before registration. |
Has unpaid property tax | OTS (One-Time Settlement) scheme waived penalties and interest for 2 lakh citizens. Check if you are eligible for any ongoing settlement scheme at bbmptax.karnataka.gov.in. |
What to Check in Your e-Khata After GPS and Aadhaar Update
Owner name matches your Aadhaar exactly (name mismatch = transactions blocked)
Property address, ward, and zone are correct under the new GBA corporation structure
Built-up area and plot area match your sale deed GPS data catches wrong area declarations
Khata type: A-Khata or B-Khata (and initiate B-to-A conversion if eligible)
GPS coordinates visible in the record (if GPS tagging is complete for your property)
Aadhaar-linked status confirmed update if not yet linked
QR code at the bottom of the e-Khata PDF scans and verifies correctly
What Should You Do Right Now?
Your Action Plan as This Reform Rolls Out
The government has made this free. The system is digital. The centres are open. There is no reason to wait.
If you do not have your e-Khata yet act immediately. This is the window.
Action | Why | Where |
Download your e-Khata now | 25 lakh digitised. 9 lakh issued. Is yours one of them? Find out. | bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in enter SAS ID. Fee: ₹125 |
Check your e-Khata details carefully | GPS + Aadhaar integration is live. Your property is being cross-verified. Wrong details = rejected transactions. | Compare your downloaded e-Khata against your sale deed and Aadhaar. |
Link your Aadhaar on e-Aasthi if not done | Aadhaar integration helps verify ownership details and reduces record mismatches under the new e-Khata system. | bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in → e-KYC section |
Apply for B-to-A Khata conversion now | A 15-day deadline exists. Centres are open. This window may not stay open. | Khata Mela centre OR bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in → e-Khata correction. If you had sale deed but no Khata check status |
2 lakh applications are being processed | Find out where yours stands | bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in → Application Status → enter reference number |
Raise rectification request if any error found | Once GPS data is finalised for your property, correcting errors becomes harder. | bbmpeaasthi.karnataka.gov.in → Correction/Rectification section |
e-Khata download can be done remotely. If records are incorrect, a correction application needs to be filed in India.
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The government has digitised 25 lakh records. Not all of them are correct.
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When the Kaveri software cross-verifies your e-Khata at the SRO on your next registration day, an error becomes a transaction stopper.
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