Bengaluru’s B-Khata Conversion Drive Struggles Despite Fee Cut, Only 47,088 Apply
Bengaluru, August 28, 2026: Karnataka’s push to convert eligible B-Khata properties into A-Khata has received a weak response despite the government cutting the conversion fee from 5% to 2% of the guidance value.
Of the estimated 8.49 lakh B-Khata properties across Bengaluru, only 47,088 owners had applied for conversion as of August 14, highlighting the gap between the government’s target and actual participation.
24,965 Applications Approved
Of the applications received, authorities have approved 24,965, while more than 3,000 applications were rejected and 19,075 remained pending.
Officials cited issues including ownership disputes, violations of the master plan and other technical problems behind several rejections.
Fee Has Now Returned to 5%
The government had launched the Nanna Khata, Nanna Hakku campaign on May 15 and temporarily reduced the conversion fee from 5% to 2% for 100 days.
The concession ended on August 23, 2026. New applicants must now pay the full 5% of the guidance value, along with a development charge of ₹30 per sq m and other applicable fees.
Owners who had already paid the higher 5% fee before the reduction will not receive a refund for the additional 3%.
Government Revenue Target Takes a Hit
The five municipal corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority had collectively projected more than ₹1,693 crore in revenue from the B-Khata to A-Khata conversion drive.
However, the limited participation has put these revenue expectations under pressure.
As of August 14, the 47,088 applications received had generated around ₹141.93 crore in revenue from approved conversions.
Why Are Owners Hesitating?
B-Khata properties are often associated with unauthorised construction, revenue layouts and planning violations. Many owners may therefore face documentation, ownership or compliance hurdles before their properties can qualify for conversion.
The government had also organised weekly conversion camps at 50 locations across Bengaluru to make the process easier, but participation remained below expectations.
What A-Khata Conversion Means for Property Owners
For eligible owners, obtaining A-Khata can provide greater clarity in municipal property records and improve the property's position for future transactions and compliance.
However, owners should not assume that every B-Khata property can automatically be regularised. Eligibility, ownership documents, planning compliance and other technical conditions remain important.
Grihik Takeaway: Bengaluru’s weak response shows that reducing fees alone may not be enough to bring lakhs of B-Khata properties into the formal system. For property owners, checking eligibility and resolving documentation or planning issues could be more important than simply waiting for another fee concession.