Sreeram Viswanath
Published on: Sep 17, 2026
Khata Certificate and Khata Extract
Khata, in real estate terminology, signifies an account detailing the ownership of a property. The Khata Certificate and Khata Extract are official documents issued by the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to assist property owners in assessing property taxes. These documents play a crucial role during the registration and sale of a property. A Khata is essential for property owners within the BBMP jurisdiction. This article aims to create awareness about these significant documents.
Types of Khata
Khatas are categorized into 'A Khata' and 'B Khata'. An 'A Khata' is issued for properties officially approved by the BBMP. It provides a legal advantage, allowing the owner to undertake construction, and acquire a trade or business license. Conversely, 'B Khata' concerns properties lacking layout approval. This document isn't valid for official purposes.
Khata Certificate
The Khata Certificate confirms property ownership. It is crucial for registering a new property, transferring property rights, or obtaining amenities such as water connections and trade licenses. To acquire this certificate, a letter of requisition must be submitted to the Assistant Officer, alongside the latest tax payment receipts. Typically, the certificate is issued within a week.
Khata Extract
The Khata Extract provides details about property taxes due and other property specifications like size, location, built-up area, intended use, and annual value. It is indispensable for acquiring a trade license or purchasing a property. Similar to the certificate, it can be obtained by submitting a requisition letter and relevant documents.
Documents Required for Khata Registration
The following documents are necessary for Khata registration:
- Title deed/Possession Certificate
- Receipts of tax payments
- Sketch of property showing boundaries and location
- Improvement charges
- National savings certificate
- Encumbrance Certificate for vacant sites
- Flow chart of title
Note: Requirements may vary across different areas.
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Khata transfer is needed when property ownership changes due to sale, gifting, will, or inheritance. To obtain this document, a requisition letter should be submitted to the Assistant Officer with the following:
- Title deed
- Tax payment receipt
- Khata details
- National savings certificate
- Death certificate of owner (if applicable)
- Legal heir affidavit
Khata Bifurcation and Amalgamation
Khata bifurcation involves dividing one khata into multiple, while amalgamation refers to merging multiple khatas. Applicants must submit:
- Old Khata Certificate
- Flow Chart of Title
- Registered Sale Deed/Title Deed
- Tax remittance receipts
- Improvement charges receipt
- Sketch showing property changes
- No Objection Certificate from BDA
- Encumbrance Certificate
Additional documents for gifted properties or properties through will or death:
- Inheritance/gift/court decree affidavit
- Registered will
- Original death certificate
- Encumbrance Certificate
RTI Application
Applicants have the right to know their application's status. If dissatisfied, an RTI application can be filed to request application details.
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Applicable Fee
Khata registration, transfer, bifurcation, or amalgamation incurs a fee of 2% of the administrative fee based on the stamp paper value.
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