Ownership in Bengaluru has two layers: the registered deed, and BBMP's record of the property — Khata, e-Khata and the property-tax account. The deed rarely changes; the record must be kept current every time something happens: you buy, a parent passes away, you build, you extend, you rent to a business, or the city redraws a ward.
This journey covers the routine and not-so-routine tasks of keeping the record right, so that when you need a loan, a sanction or a sale, nothing is waiting to be fixed.
Does this sound like you?
You bought recently and the Khata is still in the seller's name
File the Khata transfer now; tax notices and the official record follow the Khata, not the deed.
You have a paper Khata but nothing on e-Aasthi
Create the e-Khata — it is needed for registration, and increasingly for other BBMP services.
Your e-Khata shows the wrong name, spelling, dimensions or property number
Corrections go through BBMP with supporting documents; better done now than at sale time.
You built, extended or changed the use of the property
The property-tax assessment must be revised; under-declared area is a common reason for later demands with penalty.
You received a property-tax demand that looks wrong
Assessment corrections and appeals exist — but they are time-bound.
The property came to you by inheritance or partition
Khata transfer with legal-heir documents, and bifurcation if the property is being divided among heirs.
What usually needs to be done
Record check
We pull the current Khata, e-Khata and tax details from BBMP's systems and compare them with your deed and tax receipts.
Corrections and transfers
Khata transfer, e-Khata creation or correction, name/area/usage corrections, bifurcation or amalgamation — each with the ward-office paperwork it needs.
Property tax
Self-assessment for new or changed property, correction of past years, arrears settlement and appeals.
Keep it current
A one-page record of what is on file, plus reminders for tax due dates.
Documents to gather
- Registered sale deed / gift deed / partition deed / will and legal-heir certificate
- Existing Khata certificate and extract, if any
- Property-tax-paid receipts
- Encumbrance Certificate (latest)
- Sanctioned plan / occupancy certificate for buildings
- Identity and address proof of all owners
Share your Khata or tax receipt on WhatsApp. We will check the BBMP record against it and tell you if anything needs fixing.
Services in this journey
Khata transfer, bifurcation, amalgamation
After purchase, inheritance, gift, partition or merger of sites.
OpenFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Khata certificate and a Khata extract?
The certificate confirms that a Khata exists in a named owner's name for a property; the extract gives the details recorded — property number, dimensions, built-up area, use and tax assessment. Banks and buyers usually want both.
How do I check if my property has an e-Khata?
Search on BBMP's e-Aasthi portal using the property identification details or owner name; the guide How to apply for BBMP e-Khata online walks through it. If nothing appears, or the details are wrong, the e-Khata needs to be created or corrected.
I pay property tax every year. Does that mean my Khata is fine?
Not necessarily. Tax can be paid on a B Khata property, or in a previous owner's name. Tax receipts prove payment, not ownership or regularity — check the Khata and e-Khata separately.