Importance of Khata Registration & Understanding the concept of khata and difference between A Khata and B Khata

Importance of Khata

While Khata is not an ownership document like a Sale Deed, Gift Deed, or Release Deed, it is essential for various administrative purposes:

1. Property Tax Payment: It records property tax information and confirms that property taxes are being paid.
2. Building Permissions: A valid Khata is often required to obtain building permissions or loans.
3. Property Transfer: It is mandatory to apply for Khata transfer within 90 days of any property transaction, as stipulated under Section 114 of the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act, 1976.

Types of Khatas

‘A’ Khata

• Definition: Issued for properties that comply with all government regulations and have the necessary approvals.
• Documents Included:
  • Khata Endorsement: Provided during the transfer of Khata.
  • Khata Certificate: Confirms that the property tax records are in the name of the current owner.
  • Khata Extract: Contains detailed property information including the owner’s name, property identification, Khata number, PID (Property Identification Number), property dimensions, usage, valuation, and assessed tax.

‘B’ Khata

• Definition: Issued for properties that are irregular, unauthorized, or developed in violation of government regulations.
• Characteristics:
  • No Khata Certificate or PID is provided.
  • The BBMP maintains only an extract from the ‘B’ Property register.
  • No development permissions (such as building permits) are granted for ‘B’ Khata properties.

Other Types of Khatas

• BDA Khata: Issued by the Bangalore Development Authority for properties under its jurisdiction.
• CMC/TMC Khata: Issued by City Municipal Corporations or Town Municipal Corporations.
• Grama Panchayat Khata: Issued for properties in rural areas.
  • For Regular Properties: Properties that comply with local regulations.
  • For Irregular Properties: Properties that do not comply with regulations.

E-Khata and eSwathu/eAasthi

• E-Khata: An electronic version of the traditional Khata, simplifying the process of obtaining and transferring Khatas through digital means.
• eSwathu / eAasthi: Digital initiatives aimed at recording and managing property details electronically for better transparency and ease of access.

In summary, while the Khata is not a document of ownership, it is a crucial administrative document for property management and compliance with civic regulations in Karnataka. Properly maintaining and transferring the Khata is essential for legal and procedural purposes related to property transactions.