Khata Transfer in Bangalore: A Guide for Sobha One World Owners

You need a Khata transfer when ownership changes hands. This usually happens during:

• Standard property buy or sell deals.
• Inheritance through a will or gift deed.
• Court-ordered ownership changes.
• First-handover from builder to buyer in new flats.

This process updates BBMP records with the new owner's name. Skipping this step causes problems later. Your property tax stays under the old owner's name. This blocks your access to loans and utilities.

Before applying check your property's status first:

• A Khata: If your property follows all zoning and building rules you get an A Khata. This makes it easy to get building permits. You can also get home loans from banks. They will give you a Khata extract.
• B Khata: A B Khata is a record for properties with layout issues. This includes properties, with construction or illegal layouts. If you have a B Khata you can still pay property tax. However you cannot get building permits or bank loans. This is the case until the property gets regularized.

The documents needed depend on how you got the property.

For Purchase-Based Transactions:

• Registered sale deed (attested copy)
• Encumbrance Certificate for at least 15 years
• Previous Khata certificate in the seller's name
• Latest property tax paid receipt
• Valid ID and address proof, like a PAN card
• Possession certificate and NOC from the builder or society

For Inheritance-Based Transactions:

• Death certificate of the previous owner
• Legal heir certificate from a proper authority
• Will or succession certificate, if any
• The property deeds and tax receipts listed above

BBMP gives you the option to do this on the internet or in person. You can go to the ward offices or the Bangalore One centers if you want to do it in person.

Step 1: Get Your Documents Ready

You need to get all your property papers and tax receipts. You should also get all your identity papers in one place. Make sure the property ID number is the same on all your documents. This helps to prevent mistakes when they are processing your application.

The BBMP needs this information to be correct. The property ID number on all your documents should be the same.

Step 2: Application Submission (Online via e-Aasthi)

• Visit the official e-Aasthi portal online.
• Log in by using your mobile number and OTP.
• Select "eKhata Mutation / Transfer" from the menu.
• Enter your property's ePID code carefully.
• Upload all required document copies and submit your form. This generates your Sakala tracking number.

Step 3: Verification and Fee Payment

A revenue officer checks your digital documents next. They may also visit your property site. Once approved, the system asks for fee payment. Simple applications get processed in 15 to 30 days. Difficult cases can take up to 45 days.

Here's the fee structure for 2025–26:

• Khata Transfer Fee (Mutation Fee): 2% of stamp duty paid (minimum ₹500)
• Application Fee: ₹110
• Khata Certificate Fee: ₹25 per copy
• Khata Extract Fee: ₹100 per copy
• e-Khata Processing Fee: ₹170

Worked Example:

If you paid ₹3,00,000 as stamp duty, your transfer fee equals ₹6,000. Adding the other fees brings your total cost to about ₹6,400.

When you get your flat from a builder you have to do something very important. You have to transfer the Khata to your name. This means the Khata will have your name on it. To do this you will need some papers like the Occupancy Certificate and the Completion Certificate.

You will also need a Possession Letter and a sale deed. A lot of people think that the builder will take care of this. That is not true. The builder's job is done when they give you the Occupancy Certificate. After that it is your job to update the name on the Khata.