What Is Draft Khata?
A draft khata is a preliminary digital version of a property's khata record. For properties covered by the BBMP e-Aasthi system, the official portal states that the draft e-Khata is issued based on the existing BBMP Property Tax Register.
The word “draft” matters. It means the record shown online is not the same thing as the completed final e-Khata. To understand the broader meaning of an e-Khata and what it represents as a digital property record, you can also read our guide on what is e-Khata. BBMP's e-Aasthi portal separately provides access to the draft e-Khata and instructions for obtaining the final e-Khata.
A draft khata is therefore best understood as a starting digital record of the property's existing municipal information. It allows the property owner to see the information that has been carried into the digital system and identify whether the details shown are correct.
This is particularly relevant in Bengaluru because older property records have existed in different forms. The e-Aasthi system is designed to bring property information into a digital property-record system. The official BBMP e-Aasthi platform currently identifies itself as an online property record management system and provides citizen access to e-Khata services.
The draft record should not be confused with a sale deed, title deed or other document that establishes ownership. A khata is a municipal property record, while ownership is established through the applicable title documents.
If you are looking at a property record and see the term Draft e-Khata, it means you are looking at the preliminary e-Khata record rather than assuming that the final e-Khata has already been completed.
Why Is It Called a Draft Khata?
A draft khata is called “draft” because the information in it is based on the existing property-tax record and still has to be supplemented for the final e-Khata process.
The BBMP e-Aasthi portal specifically says that the draft e-Khata has been issued as per the existing BBMP Property Tax Register. It also states that citizens should upload additional information to obtain the final e-Khata.
This distinction explains why a property owner may see information online even though the property's final e-Khata is not yet complete.
The existing municipal record forms the base. Additional property information can then be associated with the record as part of the finalisation process. The e-Aasthi portal lists documents such as the registered deed, Aadhaar-based e-KYC, SAS Property Tax Application Number and property photograph among the information required for final e-Khata. It also lists documents proving A-Khata status where applicable.
The term “draft” therefore describes the status of the digital khata record, rather than a separate type of property ownership.
This is also why a property owner should not treat the words “Draft e-Khata” and “Final e-Khata” as interchangeable. BBMP's own portal presents them as two different stages of the e-Khata record.
For owners checking their municipal property information, the key point is simple: a draft khata shows the information currently available in the digital record, while the final e-Khata represents the completed record after the required information has been provided and processed.
What Does a Draft Khata Show?
A draft khata shows the property information available in the municipal record used to generate the draft e-Khata. The exact fields can vary depending on the property record, but the record is connected to the property's existing BBMP property-tax information.
Property owners should pay particular attention to the identity and property details displayed in the record. This includes checking whether the information shown corresponds with the property's existing documents and tax records.
The official e-Aasthi system provides property searches through different identifiers. Its draft e-Khata search interface allows searches using details such as the zone, ward and selected search values. The citizen portal also provides access to draft e-Khata records after mobile-number and OTP login.
The information should be compared with the documents already held by the property owner. For example, the owner's name should be checked against the relevant registered deed and existing property records. Property details should also be checked rather than assuming that every field in an automatically generated draft is correct.
This does not mean that every difference is an error. Older municipal records can contain information that differs from newer documents because records may have been created or updated at different points in time.
The purpose of reviewing the draft is to understand what information BBMP currently has in its digital property record.
If the information relates to your property but does not match your supporting documents, that difference should be examined before treating the digital record as final.
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Is Draft Khata the Same as Final e-Khata?
No. A draft khata and a final e-Khata are different stages of the digital khata record. BBMP's e-Aasthi portal explicitly provides separate instructions for viewing a draft e-Khata and obtaining the final e-Khata.
Draft Khata | Final e-Khata |
Preliminary digital property record | Completed e-Khata record |
Based on the existing BBMP Property Tax Register | Requires additional information for finalisation |
Intended to show the existing digital property record | Represents the finalised e-Khata record |
May need the property information to be reviewed | Issued after the required information is processed |
The difference is also visible in the documents requested by the e-Aasthi system. For final e-Khata, the portal asks citizens to provide additional information, including a registered deed, Aadhaar-based e-KYC, SAS Property Tax Application Number and property photograph.
The official portal also identifies an Encumbrance Certificate as being needed when an immediate sale or transfer is planned. That requirement is listed specifically within the final e-Khata instructions.
So, seeing a draft e-Khata online does not by itself mean that the final e-Khata record has been completed.
The distinction is useful for property owners because the two terms describe different record statuses. If a document or transaction requires a final e-Khata, the presence of a draft record should not automatically be treated as proof that the final record has been issued.
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How Vault Helps with What Is Draft Khata
Vault Proptech helps property owners understand their e-Khata-related documentation and the status of their property record.
For owners who have a draft khata but are unsure about the information shown, the service can help them understand which documents relate to the property record and what information needs attention.
This can be particularly useful if the draft khata shows a different owner name, property detail or measurement from the documents you already hold, or if you have older property records that need to be checked against the digital record.
Vault Proptech also provides assistance related to new e-Khata services in Bengaluru, helping property owners with the documentation involved in the process.
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