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25 Lakh Bengaluru properties brought under e-Khata, Shivakumar says
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that Bengaluru has brought over 25 lakh properties under the e-Khata system, with GPS mapping, Aadhaar integration, and 50 new access centres. He said the government will also run a Khata Mela to help residents apply or rectify records, and reported progress on occupancy certificates for flats.
Why It Matters
The move signals a major digitization effort to improve property records transparency and ownership data, with potential wide-reaching implications for property rights and governance in Bengaluru.
Timeline
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Khata Mela announced; over 50 centres to assist with e-Khata records
May 1, 2026
The Deputy Chief Minister announced that more than 50 centres across Bengaluru, many located in government schools, will operate to help citizens apply for or rectify e-Khata records. The centres will be functional on the upcoming Saturday (May 2, 2026) as part of a 'Khata Mela' campaign titled 'Nanna Khata, Nanna Swathu'. Applicants whose documents require verification will receive an acknowledgement and be asked to return after 15 days for site inspections.
25 lakh e-Khata properties brought under e-Khata in Bengaluru (announcement)
May 1, 2026
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that the Karnataka government has brought over 25 lakh properties under the e-Khata system in Bengaluru. He described the figure as historic and outlined measures to ensure accuracy and transparency, including GPS mapping, property sketches, photos, and digital documents. The government plans to integrate Aadhaar details and connect records online. He said applicants needing documentation or verification will receive an acknowledgement and must return after 15 days for site inspections. The initiative includes opening over 50 centres across Bengaluru, including in government schools, to help residents apply or rectify e-Khata records. The government has also reclaimed roads from revenue records as government land, and the Union government has recognised the initiative as a model for the country. He projected around 10 lakh more households benefiting and said printed copies will be delivered free to homes for those who have not downloaded their e-Khata. All 37,460 flats with occupancy certificates have been cleared.