For nearly two decades, Ecopack has been the trusted voice for Bangalore property owners. Today, we stand at a historic turning point. With the full implementation of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), the path to converting your “B-Khata” into a legally superior “A-Khata” has never been clearer—or more urgent.
The 100-Day Window (May–August 2026)
As of May 15, 2026, the Karnataka Government has announced a one-time relief scheme. For a limited window of 100 days, the conversion fee has been slashed from 5% to just 2% of the guidance value.
If you own a property valued at ₹1 Crore, this limited offer saves you ₹3 Lakhs in government fees alone. After this window closes, the fees will revert to the standard 5%.
A-Khata vs. B-Khata: What’s at Stake?
An A-Khata is not just a piece of paper; it is the “identity card” of a legal property.
- Bank Loans: Nationalized and private banks rarely lend against B-Khata properties.
- Resale Value: A-Khata properties command a 25-30% premium in the Bangalore market.
- Building Approvals: You cannot legally obtain a building plan sanction or a Commencement Certificate (CC) on a B-Khata land.
- Legal Security: A-Khata protects you from future demolition drives and ownership disputes.
The Step-by-Step Conversion Process (2026 Edition)
The process is now digitized through the BBMP e-Aasthi portal, but it remains legally rigorous. One wrong upload can lead to a permanent rejection in the system.
- Eligibility Audit: Ensure your property is not on encroached “Rajakaluve” (stormwater drains) or government-reserved land.
- Tax Clearance: All property tax dues up to the current financial year (2026-27) must be cleared.
- Digital Application: Submission of the E-PID through the GBA portal.
- Fee Payment: Payment of the discounted 2% conversion fee plus “Betterment Charges” (ranging from ₹200 to ₹250 per sq. metre depending on your zone).
- Physical Verification: A mandatory site inspection by GBA officials to verify ground reality against the submitted documents.
- Issuance: The digital A-Khata certificate is issued within 30–60 days of successful verification.
How WE Can Assist You
Navigating government portals and legal jargon can be overwhelming. At Ecopack, led by senior legal expertise with over 40 years of experience in Bangalore property matters, we take the burden off your shoulders.
Our Exclusive B-to-A Service Package:
- Document Vetting: We review your Mother Deed, Sale Deed, and EC to ensure there are no “hidden” legal flaws that could cause a rejection.
- DC Conversion Assistance: If your land was originally agricultural, we handle the complex DC conversion paperwork required before the Khata application.
- Kavery 2.0 & e-Aasthi Filing: We handle the entire digital upload and tracking on the government portals.
- Liaising & Follow-up: We represent your interests during the physical verification process to ensure transparency.
- NRI Desk: Specialized remote assistance for property owners living abroad who cannot visit the BBMP/GBA offices in person.
[Contact Us for a Professional Consultation]
- Phone: 9342816151/9980866144 (11-00 A.M to 5 P.M) Monday to Friday Only
- E-Mail: ecopackindia@gmail.com, ecopackindia@live.com
- WhatsApp: Emergency Messages to 9342816151
Applicants are strictly advised to:
- Ensure all submitted materials are original, authentic,verifiable, and unaltered.
- Retain authentic copies and supporting evidence for records.
- Verify the accuracy of all statements, sketches, locations (e.g., GPS coordinates, maps), and clarifications before submission.
The authority reserves the right to conduct independent verification, including forensic examination, site inspections, and third-party audits at the applicant’s expense. Ignorance of these conditions or claims of unintentional error will not be accepted as a defense.
By submitting your application, you irrevocably acknowledge, understand, and agree to abide by these conditions. Non-compliance will attract severe consequences.
Legal Disclaimer: While the government has eased the conversion process, properties with major structural violations or those on encroached land may still face restrictions. Always seek a formal legal opinion before paying any government fees.
WARNING AND CONDITIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS AND STATEMENTS
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
Applicants are hereby intimated that ONLY genuine, legal, and authentic documents, statements, sketches, locations, and clarifications will be considered valid and accepted for processing, evaluation, or approval under this application/process.
Any submission found to involve:
- Fraud or fraudulent manipulation of documents;
- Misleading, false, or deceptive averments, statements, or representations;
- Forged, fabricated, or altered documents, sketches, or locations;
- Untrue, fabricated, or deliberately misleading clarifications or information;
will be summarily rejected, and the applicant shall be disqualified immediately.
Furthermore, such violations constitute serious offenses under applicable laws, including but not limited to provisions of the Indian Penal Code
What’s New in 2026?
The rules have changed significantly this month. To qualify for the 2% rate, your property must meet these new criteria:
- “Namma Khate, Namma Hakku” Campaign: The government is pushing for doorstep e-Khata delivery. You must have a valid digitized e-Khata before applying for the A-Khata conversion.
- 15% Violation Relaxation: In a major move, building deviations (setbacks, extra floors) up to 15% are now being regularized (up from the previous 5% limit).
GBA Open House: Starting May 16, “Open House” camps will be held every Saturday at 52 venues across Bangalore to assist with these conversions
For the 2.5 million readers who have followed Ecopack for legal clarity since 2009: The wait is over. On May 13, 2026, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar announced the “Bhu Guarantee” scheme—a historic 100-day window to regularize your B-Khata properties at a massive discount.
The 100-Day “Bhu Guarantee” (May 16 – August 2026)
Starting May 16, 2026, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has slashed the conversion fee from 5% down to just 2% of the property’s guidance value.
If the Property Valued (Guidance Value)(Official Value) at ₹1 Crore: You previously had to pay ₹5 Lakhs. Now, you pay only ₹2 Lakhs.
- Property Valued at ₹50 Lakhs: Your fee drops from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹1 Lakh.
Warning: This is a strict 100-day window. Applications submitted after August 2026 will revert to the full 5% fee.
While the government has made the process “easier,” the GBA has internal guidelines to reject properties built on:
- Encroached Rajakaluves (Stormwater drains) or Govt lands, Where there are NO approachable roads or accessibility.
- Land reserved for public roads or parks.
- Properties with more than 15% deviation.
- Properties under Litigation or if any genuine objection raised or any claim raised by the interested parties or legal heirs.
- Disputed lands and properties.
If you pay the 2% fee and your application is rejected due to a title flaw, there is no clarity on refunds. It is strongly advised to file genuine, authentic and legitimate documents for the regualarisation.