property tax
There is news of great relief for the property owners of the city. Greater Bengaluru Authority has extended the last date for 5% rebate on property tax to 31 May 2026. This means that now if the entire tax for 2026-27 is paid by this date, you will get the benefit of exemption.
Why was the deadline extended?
According to the authority, many people were not able to deposit the tax on time, hence this decision was taken keeping in mind the convenience of the citizens. With this, more and more people will be able to pay taxes on time and avail the benefits of exemption.
Downloading e-Khata made easy
Now issuing e-Khata in Bengaluru has become easier than before. People can download e-Khata online with the help of SAS Property Tax ID. For this, you will have to go to https://BBMPeAasthi.karnataka.gov.in website and login with mobile number and OTP. M. Maheshwar Rao said that this facility has been started keeping the citizens in mind.
Lakhs of e-Khatas already issued
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. According to Shivakumar, more than 23 lakh e-Khatas have been issued so far in Bengaluru. The aim of the government is to make government services faster and easier.
Why is Khata necessary?
Expert Rahul Hingmire says that Khata is very important to take a home loan. Most banks and housing finance companies ask for Khata or A-Khata before sanctioning the loan.
Builder’s responsibility
B. According to Shravant Shankar, after completion of the project and registration, the builder has to transfer the Khata to the name of the buyer within 30 days. If this does not happen, then it is considered a violation of the rules.
What to do in case of delay?
According to Sneha Bhosle, if there is delay in Khata transfer, the buyer may face problems in loan, resale or refinance in future. In such cases, a complaint can also be made to RERA. If you are a property owner in Bengaluru, then take 5% discount by paying taxes by May 31, 2026 and do not forget to keep the e-Khata updated, so that you do not face any problem in future.
