What is Akarbandh? An Akarbandh is a detailed village revenue record that contains the official survey sketches, measurements, and extents of land parcels within a survey number. In Karnataka, it is maintained by the revenue department during settlement operations and is part of the foundational land records. Akarbandh visually depicts the shape, size, and boundaries […]
What is a Sale Deed? A Sale Deed is the most important legal document that officially transfers ownership of property from the seller to the buyer. It’s governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and becomes legally binding only once registered under the Registration Act, 1908 at the local Sub-Registrar Office. In Karnataka, it […]
What is DC Conversion? In Karnataka, most land is originally classified as agricultural land under revenue records. If you want to use it for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes—like building a house, villa, apartment, factory, or even a simple shop—you must first legally change its classification. This legal process is known as DC Conversion, governed […]
What is Khata Transfer? A Khata Transfer updates municipal or local records to reflect the new owner after a property changes hands. This is required after a sale, inheritance, gift, or family settlement, ensuring that tax records are correctly maintained in the buyer’s or heir’s name. Without updating Khata, taxes might still be billed to […]
What is Property Registration? Property registration is the legal process of recording a sale, transfer, or gift of property in official government records under the Registration Act, 1908. This makes the transaction legally binding and gives the new owner enforceable rights over the property. In Karnataka, property registration is managed through the Sub-Registrar Offices (SRO) […]
What is an Encumbrance Certificate (EC)? An Encumbrance Certificate (EC) is an official record issued by the Sub-Registrar’s office that certifies whether a property is free from monetary or legal liabilities such as mortgages, loans, or court attachments. It provides a documented history of all registered transactions on the property during a specified period — […]
What is a Khata? A Khata is an official account maintained by the local municipal authority (like BBMP, BMRDA, or Gram Panchayat) to record a property for taxation and civic compliance. It contains key details: Owner’s name Property location, size & usage (residential / commercial) Tax assessment details Note: Khata is not proof of ownership […]
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