Whitefield Residents protest against terrible condition of roads

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A Khata, in Hindi, means account. A Khata in terms of property stands for an account of a property. This assessment is carried out for properties that lie within the Bruhut Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) jurisdiction and every person who owns a property within BBMP limit is mandated to have a Khata. This account or assessment contains details about the property like size, location, area, built up area, etc.

These details in Khata help in the recognition of the person who is liable for the payment of property tax. However, a person’s name in the Khata does not imply that the person might be the owner of the property. The name signifies the person who is responsible for paying tax for that property.

Why is Khata Important?

Khata is of utmost importance when selling a property, performing any sort of property trade, obtaining a loan on a property as well as paying property tax. There are two types of Khata commonly known as ‘A Khata’ and ‘B Khata’.

Who are eligible for obtaining Khata?

All property owners owning a property within BBMP limits are eligible for owning Khata. Any person who may or may not be the owner of the property can pay property tax. However, Khata becomes necessary only when such a person tries to avail loan on the property or tries to trade the property.

What is the difference between ‘A Khata’ and ‘B Khata’?

Properties listed as ‘A Khata’ come under the BBMP jurisdiction. These properties meet all the requirements stated by BBMP. However, those properties that have been constructed either on agricultural land or against the specifications (might not have received occupancy certificate or completion certificate) are entered along with the Property Identification Number (PID) into ‘B Register’. Such...

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...uyer and the seller must ensure that the Khata is transferred within 3 months of the transaction. The steps to transfer Khata are listed below.

Obtain a notarized copy of your sale deed. This can be issued by any notary in the city for a maximum charge of Rs. 200/.
Fill in the Khata registration form. Note that this form is the same for Khata registration, transfer and modification. It is also available on BBMP official site.
Submit your tax payment receipts and Khata details in encumbrance certificate (EC).
Carry along any receipt for improvement charges paid.
Carry along national savings certificate which is available for just Rs. 200/-.
If a buyer needs further help for obtaining Khata, he/she can purchase the Sarala Khata book made available by BBMP for Rs. 20/-.
Khata is transferred approximately 30 days after the application and the proofs have been submitted.

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