BBMP e-Khata Mandatory from July 1: How to Download in 2 Mins Before July 31 Deadline
If you own a flat, plot or building in Bengaluru, July 1, 2026 changed your paperwork forever. BBMP has made e-Khata mandatory for all properties under its limits — and from July, you cannot even apply for a building plan approval without entering your e-Khata / e-property ID number and uploading the e-Khata.
This is not a future rule. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed 5.34 lakh properties have been brought under the ongoing e-Khata drive, and BBMP has already processed 2.75 lakh e-Khatas since launching the system in October 2024. Another 50,000 applications for new Khatas are pending priority clearance.
And there's a second deadline: July 31, 2026. That's the last day of the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for ∼5 lakh khata-less properties that were not paying property tax. Pay by July 31, save huge penalty and interest.
What is e-Khata and why is it now mandatory?
e-Khata is the electronic version of your manual Khata certificate. It's a digital property record available online — you can apply, download, and verify without visiting BBMP office.
From July 1, BBMP made it mandatory for:
All properties under BBMP — for property tax, ownership proof
Building plan approvals — you must enter e-Khata number in the online software and upload e-Khata to get approval
What you CANNOT do without e-Khata now
Get building plan approval for new construction / addition
Complete property registration — CREDAI Bengaluru said mandatory implementation has hit registrations and caused distress to buyers due to delays
Sell property — buyers and banks now ask for e-Khata, not just manual Khata
Avail OTS tax benefit after July 31
How to download e-Khata online using SAS Property Tax ID — 2 min process
BBMP Chief Commissioner confirmed 5 city corporations enabled online download via SAS ID. This is the fastest way:
Step 1: Go to BBMP e-Khata portal > Download e-Khata
Step 2: Select "Download using SAS Property Tax ID" (not application number)
Step 3: Enter your 10-digit SAS Property Tax ID (from your property tax receipt), assessment year, and owner mobile linked to tax record
Step 4: OTP verification — enter OTP sent to registered mobile
Step 5: Your e-Khata PDF generates with QR code, Property ID (BBMP-PID-XXXX), Certificate No (EK-BBMP/2024/XXXX), Khata Type (A/B to Digital), Owner details, Issued date
Step 6: Save — this is valid for all future transactions
OTS Scheme till July 31: For khata-less properties
3.75 lakh owners owe BBMP ₹700-800 crore in unpaid tax. BBMP opened a special window:
If you never obtained Khata, you were not in tax system
Apply online for OTS — BBMP will give provisional tax number
Pay property tax using that number by July 31 — you save entire penalty + interest
After July 31, full penalty applies
Common e-Khata issues in July 2026 and how to fix
Initial-based name mismatches: "R Kumar" vs "Ramesh Kumar" — system rejects due to e-Khata errors and delays. Fix: Submit Aadhaar + sale deed with full name affidavit
Missing co-owner details: Fix: Re-apply with joint sale deed and both PANs
Size inaccuracies: Fix: Attach EC, survey sketch, and manual Khata
Application stuck: 50k pending — visit ward office if >15 days
SAS ID not linked: Fix: Link mobile at BBMP tax office
If you are BUYING a flat in July 2026 — verification checklist
e-Khata PDF with QR (scan QR — should open BBMP portal)
SAS Property Tax paid receipt till 2025-26
Match: Property ID on e-Khata = Property ID on tax receipt = sale deed
Co-owners match sale deed
No dues certificate
Final word
e-Khata is now the single source of truth. With 800 crore dues recovery drive and building approval linked, BBMP will tighten enforcement.
Download today using SAS ID — 2 minutes. If khata-less, use OTS by July 31 and save penalty.
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