What is Khata Bifurcation? Khata Bifurcation is the process of splitting an existing Khata (property tax account) into multiple new Khatas, typically after subdividing a large property into smaller plots or units. This is common when: Large ancestral lands are divided among heirs. Builders develop plots from a single land parcel. Owners sell off parts […]
What is Khata Transfer? Khata Transfer is the process of updating property records in the BBMP (or local Panchayat) revenue register after the property changes ownership—through sale, inheritance, gift, or partition. Once transferred, tax bills and official notices go to the new owner. Without Khata in your name, you might face hurdles with building plan […]
What is a Legal Heir Certificate? A Legal Heir Certificate (or Surviving Member Certificate) is an official document issued by the Tahsildar or Revenue office. It certifies the rightful legal heirs of a deceased person, listing family members like spouse, children, or parents who can claim ownership over the deceased’s property. This document is crucial […]
What is a Panchayat Connection? In many fast-growing outskirts of Bengaluru—like Sarjapur, Hoskote, Devanahalli, Nelamangala—properties often fall outside BBMP/BWSSB or BESCOM jurisdiction. Here, water and power supply typically come through the local Gram Panchayat or via private borewells and local electricity cooperative societies. For such areas, utility connections are governed by Panchayat authorities, who coordinate […]
What is BWSSB? BWSSB stands for Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, the agency responsible for supplying piped water and managing sewage treatment in Bengaluru. If your property falls within BWSSB-serviced areas, you need to apply to them for permanent water supply and drainage connections. Who Can Apply? Individual plot owners (houses, villas) Apartment owners […]
What is BESCOM? BESCOM stands for Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited, the government agency responsible for providing and maintaining electricity connections in Bengaluru and surrounding districts. If you are constructing a house or commercial space, obtaining a BESCOM connection is a vital utility step. Types of Connections Domestic LT connection: For houses, flats, and small […]
What is Building Plan Approval? Building Plan Approval is the official permission granted by the local development authority (BBMP, BDA, BMRDA, or Panchayat) allowing you to begin construction. Your proposed construction must comply with zoning laws, setbacks, height restrictions, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), building codes, and safety regulations. Without this approval, any construction activity is […]
What is an Occupancy Certificate? An Occupancy Certificate (OC) is an official document issued by local authorities such as BBMP, BDA, or Panchayat offices confirming that a building has been constructed in compliance with approved plans and is fit for human occupation. It is generally issued after thorough inspection post-completion of construction. Why is an […]
What is a Patta? A Patta is a government record that establishes lawful ownership and revenue responsibility over a parcel of land. While commonly referenced in Tamil Nadu, the concept of Patta also applies in Karnataka under slightly different revenue terminologies—often linked to RTC (Record of Rights) and mutation extracts. In essence, Patta or its […]
What is Mutation? Mutation is the process of updating government land revenue records to reflect the change in ownership after a property is sold, inherited, or transferred. This process records the new owner’s name in the mutation register maintained by the Village or Taluk revenue office. In Karnataka, mutation primarily serves to identify who is […]
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