Khata in Bangalore Explained
The record that ties your property to the local body
Khata is the property account in the local body's records, used for property tax and many approvals. Here is how khata works for plots in and around Bengaluru.
What Is a Khata?
A khata is an entry in the local body's assessment register identifying a property, its owner and its details for property tax. It is needed for building-plan approval, utility connections and often for loans and resale. A khata is not by itself proof of title — title comes from the chain of registered deeds — but a property without the right record faces practical hurdles.
Which system applies depends on where the land lies: within the city corporation area, records are handled through the corporation's system (including e-Khata); in gram panchayat areas, through the state's e-Swathu system.
Common Khata Terms
| Term | Meaning (simplified) |
|---|---|
| A-Khata | Property assessed as fully compliant in corporation records |
| B-Khata | Property recorded for tax but with deviations or irregularities |
| e-Khata | Digitised khata in the corporation's online system |
| e-Swathu | Online property records for gram panchayat areas |
| Form 9 / Form 11 | e-Swathu property forms for panchayat-area properties (e.g. approved layout properties under Form 9) |
Karnataka has been extending digitisation and regularisation schemes, so rules evolve. Confirm the current position for your specific plot with your lawyer.
Khata Checks for Plot Buyers
Current Record
Ask for the current khata / e-Swathu extract of the land or plot.
Owner Name
It should match the seller / landowner.
Tax Paid
Check property tax receipts are up to date.
Transfer Plan
Know how and when the plot record will move to your name.
After You Buy
Once the sale deed is registered, apply to the relevant local body to transfer the khata / property record to your name, submitting the sale deed, previous khata, tax receipts and ID. Then pay property tax regularly. For Prestige Olive Oak, ask the developer how plot-level records will be created and transferred at handover.
Prestige Olive Oak at a Glance
| Developer | Prestige Group (Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.), est. 1986, Bengaluru |
| Location | Chikkajala, off Bellary Road (NH-44), North Bangalore 562157 — see location |
| Land Area | 30+ acres with about 4.5 acres of open space |
| Total Plots | About 600 freehold villa plots |
| Plot Sizes | 1,200, 1,500, 2,000 & 2,400 sq.ft. + odd/corner plots — see plot plans |
| Price | From ₹1.20 Cr* (EOI ₹10,000/sq.ft.) — see price list |
| Status | Pre-launch, EOI open; launch expected 10 December 2026 |
| RERA | Awaited — verify on rera.karnataka.gov.in before booking |
| Possession | Target December 2029 (as per RERA filing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
A-khata indicates a fully compliant property in corporation records; B-khata records properties with deviations or irregularities for tax purposes.
No. Title comes from registered deeds; khata is a tax/assessment record, though it is important in practice.
Karnataka's online property record system for gram panchayat areas, issuing forms such as Form 9 and Form 11.
Apply to the local body with the registered sale deed, previous khata, tax receipts and ID.
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