Karnataka Extends B Khata to A Khata Conversion Till 2027: Check Who Can Apply, Excluded Properties & More
For thousands of property owners in Karnataka, a B Khata record can create uncertainty around property transactions, financing and municipal records. The Karnataka Government has now authorised a mechanism to convert eligible B Khata properties to A Khata until December 31, 2027. However, the extension does not apply to every B Khata property. Eligibility depends on factors such as property size, non-agricultural use, applicable planning regulations, cut-off dates and the nature of the land.
What Is B Khata and A Khata?
A Khata is a municipal property record for properties meeting applicable requirements, while B Khata generally refers to properties recorded for tax purposes but having certain approval, land-use or planning issues. Eligible B Khata properties can seek conversion to A Khata under the latest scheme, subject to the prescribed conditions.
B Khata to A Khata Scheme Extended Till 2027
The Karnataka Government issued a formal Revenue Department order on September 9, 2026, authorising the Urban Development Department (UDD) and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (RDPR) to implement the B Khata to A Khata conversion mechanism. The order will remain in force until December 31, 2027.
Properties Up to 1,000 Sq m Eligible
The scheme applies to plots, sites or land measuring up to 1,000 square metres within an urban local body or gram panchayat, subject to the other eligibility conditions. Therefore, property size is one of the first conditions that owners need to check before applying for B Khata to A Khata conversion.
Land Use and Planning Rules
Eligible properties must already have been put to non-agricultural use. The property must already be in the proposed non-agricultural use, and that use must be permissible under the applicable Master Plan, zonal regulations or other relevant town and country planning provisions. This means that simply having a B Khata record does not by itself guarantee conversion. The property's existing use and compliance with planning regulations will also be considered.
Urban and Rural Cut-Off Dates
The scheme has prescribed different cut-off dates depending on whether the property falls within an urban or rural area.
Property Location
Relevant Cut-Off Date
Urban areas
B Khata recorded on or before September 10, 2024
Rural areas
B Khata recorded on or before April 7, 2025
In rural areas, properties without an existing Khata may also be considered if the transaction was completed through a registered deed before April 7, 2025. In urban areas, properties existing before September 10, 2024 may be considered if they meet the other requirements.
Which Properties Are Excluded?
The scheme does not apply to certain categories of land or properties, including:
Government, forest, Gomal or B-Kharab land
Tanks, tank beds, rajakaluves and nalas
Roads and road margins
Land reserved for public purposes
Properties facing acquisition proceedings
Properties under court or tribunal stays
Properties under government restrictions
Properties violating applicable planning or land-use rules
Properties measuring more than 1,000 sq m
Rules for A-Kharab and B-Kharab Land
The scheme has separate provisions for properties involving A-Kharab and B-Kharab land. Where a portion of a property falls within A-Kharab land, the applicant must obtain permission from the competent revenue authority. A property falling within the boundary of B-Kharab land is not eligible for A Khata under the scheme. If only a portion of the property falls within the B-Kharab boundary, a survey sketch is mandatory, and the portion outside the B-Kharab boundary may be considered for A Khata, subject to the prescribed conditions.
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Who Will Process the Applications?
In urban areas, the prescribed officers include the chief officer of a town municipal council or town panchayat, commissioner of a city municipal council and zonal commissioner of a municipal corporation. In rural areas, the Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) of the gram panchayat will act as the prescribed officer.
How Property Records Will Be Verified
The digital verification process is expected to help authorities access relevant land and ownership information. The prescribed officer will have access to records such as:
Latest RTC details
A-Kharab and B-Kharab information
Ownership records
Mutation records
Rights and liabilities
Tenancy details
Crop details
This can help authorities cross-check the information submitted by applicants with existing government records.
What the Extension Means for Bengaluru
The extension gives owners of eligible B Khata properties in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka more time to apply for A Khata conversion. An A Khata record can provide greater clarity in municipal records and may make property transactions and access to financing easier, subject to the requirements of the concerned authority or financial institution. However, property owners should not wait until the deadline. It is advisable to first check the property's eligibility and ensure that ownership records, surveys and other required documents are in order before applying.
How to Apply for A Khata Conversion
For properties within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) area, owners can use the official “B to A Khata / Single Plot Khata” service. Properties outside the GBA area should follow the process prescribed by the relevant local authority.
Check land records: Verify the latest RTC, Khata details and ownership records.
Check eligibility: Ensure the property meets the applicable size, land-use, planning and cut-off date requirements.
Submit the application: Apply through the relevant GBA or local authority process.
Pay applicable charges: Conversion charges, regularisation fees and penalties, wherever applicable, must be paid.
Authority verification: The concerned authority will verify the property before issuing A Khata. Submission of an application or payment of charges does not guarantee approval.
Conclusion: The extension gives eligible B Khata property owners more time to apply for A Khata conversion until December 31, 2027. However, conversion is subject to conditions such as the 1,000 sq m limit, applicable cut-off dates, land use and planning rules. Property owners should verify eligibility and required documents before applying.