WHAT IS KHATA?
“Khata” is a revenue record document which displays the property details, name of the owner, location of the property, size/extent of the property, built-up area, carpet area, tax assessment, and (P.I.D) property identification number. The BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike) maintains the records of Khata in Bangalore and it serves as a record of payment of property taxes. The BBMP issues a unique PID number for every property located in its limits.
DO I NEED KHATA?
In order for the property to be transferred and for title transfer, the Khata of property must be furnished before the jurisdictional Sub-Registrar at the time of transfer. Without Khata of the property, the Sub-Registrar may not accept the registration of the Deed and transfer of title/ sale of property may not be possible.
There are several times that an apartment developer/ builder might have not paid property taxes and previous dues. It is essential that immediately after purchase of the property, Khata must be transferred to the new purchaser/s. We have seen several cases where dues have been accumulated by the land owner and builder on the property and now the new apartment purchaser has to bear the costs and penalty imposed by the BBMP.
KHATA TRANSFER
To transfer the khata, the following list of documents will be required –
- Title Deed – Sale Deed, Gift Deed, Will
- Vendor’s Deed
- Upto date tax paid receipt
- Old Khata
- Electricity Bill
- Water Bill
- Gas Bill
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- Encumbrance Certificate from the date of purchase till date
- Joint affidavit – in case of two owners
- In case of Apartment, apartment details will be required
- In case of Will, a self declaration Affidavit.
- In case of Will, Notarized Family Tree
WHAT IS E-KHATA?
- Khata is an digitized form of khata which is newly introduced in the State of Karnataka. All property owners must get an e-khata. The BBMP has issued strict instructions that properties without e-khata cannot be transferred. The additional feature of E-khata is the exact location of the property and the photo of the property.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF APPLICATIONS
Khata can be applied in case of the following:
- For registration of new flat/ apartment
- For registration of newly allotted plots
- For transfer of property through a document/ deed/ testament, etc
- For bifurcation of property
- For amalgamation of properties
REGISTRATION PROCESS of E-KHATA
- E-Khata can be registered online. The online feature is not available for some areas and one may have to approach the authorities directly.
- Fill all the details in the application form carefully as amending the khata may be a tedious task.
- Scan the above-mentioned required documents.
- Submit online the application form.
- Print the acknowledgment generated on submission of your application and keep it safely for future reference.
THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE REGISTRATION OF KHATA:
- Attested copy of the registered title deed.
- Latest Encumbrance Certificate (EC).
- Copy of the previous khata.
- Possession Certificate, in case of property allotted by BDA or KHB.
- Copy of latest property tax paid challan
- Sketch showing the location and measurement of the property.
- Affidavit of inheritance/succession/gift.
- NOC for amalgamation or bifurcation.
- Photos of the property owner.
- Copy of Photo ID proof of the property owner, such as Aadhaar/ PAN card/Passport/Driving License.
If you have any queries regarding Khata transfer, you may contact our team of attorneys.