In the recent update, Karnataka capital Bengaluru is all set to digitalize property ownership. The campaign has gained momentum, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) receiving 2,939 applications under the newly launched “My e-Khata, My Hakku” initiative. It is a part of the “Bhu Guarantee” scheme of the Government of Karnataka which aims to simplify property documentation. According to reports, this will help millions of residents secure legal ownership records through digital e-accounts.The campaign has been launched at a crucial time for Bengaluru’s booming real estate market. A large number of homeowners are struggling with paperwork and documentation, especially those associated with B-account properties.The first phase of the campaign was held on May 16 in five municipal corporations of Bengaluru and as per the data, around 1,242 applications were verified and approved. These were disposed of on the spot. Now the remaining 1,697 applications will be processed within the stipulated time limit. Under the new scheme, the Karnataka government has reduced the conversion charges for B-account to A-account assets from 5% of the guidance value to only 2%. This is about 60% relief for property owners.Applications submitted during the campaign included: Request for issuance of e-accountmutation servicesnew account registrationB-to-A account conversion Grievance redressalBut the largest category was formed by e-account requests as it had 1,080 submissions. Of these, 568 applications were reportedly approved immediately.Active participation in mutation applications and succession or transfer was also recorded. Out of 139 mutation requests, 64 were processed and 90 out of 236 new account applications were approved during the event. Additionally, 425 applications for B-to-A account conversion were received, of which 120 were approved immediately.More information about “My e-Khata, Mera Hakku” The “My e-Khata, My Hakku” campaign is expected to take place every Saturday for the next three months. It will be organized at various centers in Bengaluru. Officials estimate that around 5,000 citizens could benefit from it and special counters have also been organized to assist residents with document errors, corrections and other long-pending complaints.Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar described the scheme as a significant relief for lakhs of property owners in the city and said the initiative would make it easier to get loans. It will be easier for people to sell their property. Understanding e-Khata

E-Khata is a digitally maintained property certificate that records all the details of the house including ownership details, tax history and property classification. Civic officials believe that digital transformation will improve transparency and reduce corruption.The Karnataka government estimates that around seven lakh B-account properties in Bengaluru could benefit from the scheme. So far, more than 25 lakh properties have been brought under the e-khata system.Sources: Hindustan Times reports, The New Indian Express, Karnataka government property records and GBA campaign updates.