B khata plot inside a khata layout
Manu
(Querist) 16 September 2012
This query is : Resolved
Hi Experts,
I am planning to buy a plot in a layout near Begur Road(adjacent to NICE road). It is a gated community. The owner says that all documents are legal. The layout has A khata but individual plots have B khata. This is a little confusing. I will contact a lawyer once I give a token amount and take the papers from them, but even before doing that I need to have your expert comment of wheter I should move forward or stop. Is the plot legal??
VENKATESH HEGDE
(Expert) 17 September 2012
B-khata is a mere document to collect taxes from residents for using civic facilities like roads and drains. B-khata is just a register maintained by the BBMP to collect taxes from the revenue property holders.
B Khata is a temporary measure will allow you to buy or sell a site, but you will have problems if you want to construct on it. For getting building plan and Bank loan for construction, ‘A’ Khata is necessary.
A Khatha is an extension of B Khata and a more reliable document. Payment of betterment charges on a B Khata and up to date payment of property tax can convert a B Khata to an A Khata.It is difficult to convert a B Khata plot to an A Khata as there are many conditions attached. . My suggestion is always go for an A Khata even if you have to pay premium on the plot.
