In Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka, the khata records the property and its owner for property tax. Buyers often ask whether a property has an A-khata or B-khata, which affects approvals and loans.
Example
A resale plot in Bengaluru
A buyer looks at a 30 × 40 ft (1,200 sq ft) site in Bengaluru priced at ₹90 lakh. The seller has a B-khata, which records the property for tax but flags it as not fully compliant with approvals. The buyer’s bank asks for an A-khata or a regularised record before lending, so the deal timeline depends on that conversion.
Figures are illustrative, not market rates.
Across India
- Karnataka: khata is the municipal property record; Bengaluru properties are described as A-khata or B-khata and now carry an electronic khata.
- Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh use patta (and chitta) for land ownership records; Telangana uses pattadar passbooks.
- Uttar Pradesh uses khatauni; Maharashtra uses the 7/12 extract for land and the property card in cities.
Questions about Khata
What is the difference between A-khata and B-khata?
An A-khata property is recorded in the municipal register as compliant with building and layout approvals. A B-khata records the property for tax collection but flags irregularities such as unapproved layouts or violations. A B-khata property may face hurdles with building plans, trade licences and home loans.
Is khata the same as ownership?
No. The khata is a municipal account for property tax that names the person liable to pay. Ownership is proved by the registered sale deed and the chain of title. A khata in the seller’s name supports the case, but buyers still need the title documents.
How is the khata transferred after a sale?
After registration, the buyer applies to the municipal body with the sale deed, tax receipts and identity documents to transfer the khata into their name. Until it is transferred, tax bills and later approvals stay in the seller’s name, which can delay resale or loans.
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