Bengaluru, Oct 29: Many property owners in Bengaluru who applied for the government’s ambitious ‘e-Khata’ scheme are facing various hurdles, causing significant concern.
Numerous applications have been rejected, with ‘unclear documentation’ cited as the reason. Among these, 5,000 e-Khata applications are currently in the ‘danger zone’ (at risk of permanent rejection or requiring urgent rectification). Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has urged property owners to attend the upcoming ‘Khata Mela’ to resolve issues related to their e-Khata applications. The Mela is scheduled for Saturday and aims to provide solutions for those facing confusion or complications.
Allegations have surfaced regarding the e-Khata process, with applicants reporting that their applications are not being approved due to various issues, including technical glitches and software problems. Responding to these concerns, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda confirmed that 5,000 e-Khata applications have been rejected. He explained that the primary reasons for these rejections include unclear documentation, incorrect entry of property location, failure to properly upload tracking details, and issues with the submission of property maps.
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda noted that 80% of the issues stem from applicants failing to provide correct documentation, while 20% of the errors are attributable to the officials. It has been stated that ‘e-Khata’ applications were rejected rather than approved due to improper processing by officials. A platform is being set up specifically to resolve such confusing issues related to e-Khatas. A ‘Khata Mela’ (Khata Fair) is scheduled for Saturday, October 31st, at the RO, ARO, and GBA grounds. Attendees can rectify their issues by providing the necessary documentation at this event.
Furthermore, Khata holders attending the fair must provide appropriate documents to correct errors in their e-Khatas. These include tax payment receipts, sale deeds, photographs showing the GPS location, and details regarding property boundaries (*chekbandi*). Failure to provide these may result in the issue persisting.