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Hi all,

There's a layout in Bangalore where every plot is DC converted. It does not fall under the 5 major planning authorities of Bangalore but has been approved for layout formation from DC owing to its total size not being large enough, as per explanation given by sales executive.

They say after registration, the plot gets a Manual 'A' khatha. 

1) Is this for real? Do plots get khata at time of registration itself when being bought from a developer ?
2) Is manual 'A' khatha really given to these kind of plots? Is yes, is it okay to buy manual 'A' khatha plots as opposed to e khatha 11A plots?

Please guide.

Thanks & Best Regards,
Ram
Asked 4 years ago in Property Law
Religion: Hindu

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Khata Certificate: This document is obtained after registration of a new property and after registration fee is paid. The certificate specifies that a particular property is held in name of a particular person.

2) consult a local lawyer before you purchase the plot 

3) check whether title is clear and marketable 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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1.  If a land is transformed from agricultural to non-agricultural use by implementing for District Commissioner (DC) Conversion and all property taxes due on the property to date as per the government standards has been cleared/paid, a khata from BBMP office can be obtained. 

 if a property does not have an A Khata, it is illegal as per the Karnataka High Court. ... The ownership of a BBMP B Khata is not proof of ownership of your property and it means that it still has pending sanctions that have to be approved.

 

 

2. a Khata that is filed online is known as an e-Khata. This is a computerised version comprising of all the relevant details that have been recorded manually.

It is useful for a person to pay property tax. 

You can obtain receipts when required with the help of PID number. Only those people can use E Khata whose properties have been allotted PID number.

 

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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Govt has made digitised khata - generated using the e-Swathu software from competent authority - mandatory for the registration of properties across the state 

 

2)Till 2016, manual khatas were being issued. Govt has asked the sub-registrars and joint sub-registrars of properties not to register sale and transfer deeds of properties without the khatas issued by the competent authority in both urban and rural areas,''

 

3) don’t buy manual A  Khata plots 

 

4) These handwritten khatas are illegal and government has banned them.

 

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Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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1. The manual khata or e-khata, has to be applied for by complying with the necessary formalities, it is not an automatic procedure subsequent to purchase of the plot.

2. There are only two types of khata i.e., A khata and B khata, there is no such thing called manual A khata or A e khata.

Khatha literally means, account. It is a document that shows a property owner having an account with the Municipality or any civic authority (BBMP -Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike) for paying taxes. The details of a it include the property owner’s name, size/measurement of property, location,built-up area, vacant or occupied etc., and is essentially required to calculate the total tax payable on that property.

 

 

The sales executive is giving false information that they will procure A khata immediately after registration of plot.  

Since the layout  do not fall within the 5 major planning authorities in Bangalore, it may have to be seen whether the BBMP would grant Katha also to the plots purchased by the buyer. 

 

To apply for your Khata for a new property (Khata registration) through Sakala, here’s what you need to do.

  1. Collect copies of the documents required from the developer. In the case of a layout or apartment, these will be common for all owners:

      • Khata certificate and extract in the name of the builder or previous owner
      • Approved site plan
      • Building plan approval letter
      • Tax paid receipts of the last three years. If you have just got your property, this would have been paid by the builder. If you are applying after you’ve paid tax yourself, then attach your receipts.
      • Occupancy Certificate

  2. Collect copies of your property’s documents


    • Sale deed – attested/ notarised
    • Tax paid receipts of the last three years
    • Latest Encumbrance Certificate, for at least a year, that shows the property in your name – if you haven’t got the Encumbrance Certificate that shows the property in your name, then apply for one at the Sub-registrar’s office in your jurisdiction with a copy of your sale deed. You should get it in less than three days by paying a fee of around Rs 45 per year. You can also do it through a broker at a higher cost.


  • Buy a Khata Application form for Rs 10 from the BBMP Assistant Revenue Officer (ARO) Office. Fill the application form and attach the documents mentioned at 1 and 2 above. It is important that you fill your mobile number in the form.
  • Your application form is now ready for submission. Take it to the BBMP Office and tell the BBMP Case Worker/ Receiving Clerk that you are submitting the Khata application form under Sakala. He/ she will then upload your Khata application details to Sakalaand you will be given a 15 digit acknowledgement number that will reach your mobile phone.
  • If the Case Worker/ Receiving Clerk is hesitant to accept your application, find out if anything is wrong, if there are any other documents you need to submit. If there are genuine problems or requirements, you can correct them/ get the required documents and then submit. If you find the demands unreasonable, or if the worker does not want to accept the application using Sakala, do not hesitate to escalate the matter at the Sakala helpline number [deleted].
  • Once submitted, contact the BBMP office after a few days to know the approval status. According to the Sakala website, it should take not more than 30 days.
  • If the Khata application is approved, then you will be told to make two Demand Drafts – one for an amount which is 2% of the stamp duty you paid at the time of registration (this is the Khata registration fee) and another for Rs 125 (for Khata Certificate and Khata Extract). Get them made at any bank and submit them to the BBMP office. Then collect the Khata Certificate and Khata Extract in your name.
  • T Kalaiselvan
    Advocate, Vellore
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