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In a significant move that could transform property rights across the city, the Karnataka State Cabinet has greenlit the regularisation of B-Khata properties issued by the BBMP up to September 2024. This decision will allow thousands of property owners to shift to A-Khata status, paving the way for formal ownership, bank loans, and access to civic services.
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The Cabinet's decision was announced following a meeting on July 18, where Law Minister H K Patil clarified that specific criteria would be laid out for regularisation. Properties meeting these conditions will be granted upgraded documentation, while those that fall short may still be issued B-Khata certificates with certain exceptions.
B-Khata properties are those built in violation of zoning or approval norms, such as in unauthorized layouts or without proper occupancy certification. Though such properties are taxed by the BBMP, they are not legally recognized as compliant, limiting the ability to sell, transfer, or secure financing against them.
The state government, in an official statement, pointed out that unregulated growth and unauthorized construction over the years had led to a surge in B-Khata properties. It stated that all B-Khatas issued prior to 2009 were already valid under A-Khata classification, but those created after that required formal oversight under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act. Moving forward, no B-Khata will be issued for properties developed beyond September 30, 2024, in line with the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act.
For property owners, the decision comes as long-awaited relief. Regularisation will bring legal certainty, improve market value, and open up financial avenues that were previously restricted. Legal experts say that once certified, these properties will be eligible for mortgages and resale, boosting confidence among homeowners and buyers alike.
