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Karnataka Opens Online B‑Khata to A‑Khata Conversion; 100‑Day Drive Starts Nov. 1

Officials say the 5% guidance‑value charge will fund civic upgrades in layouts lacking approvals.

Overview

  • The Karnataka government launched an online portal on Oct. 15 to convert eligible B‑Khata sites to A‑Khata across Greater Bengaluru.
  • Only individual plots up to 2,000 sq m qualify for the drive, with flats and most multi‑storey B‑Khata buildings excluded for now.
  • Applications use mobile OTP login and Aadhaar authentication on the BBMP site, followed by doorstep inspection; larger plots file via BPAS with CAD drawings.
  • A conversion charge of 5% of guidance value applies during a 100‑day campaign from Nov. 1, with a higher tariff to be set afterward.
  • Coverage conflicts on a ₹500 registration fee, and opposition leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has attacked the plan as costly, alleging a Rs 15,000 crore take.