The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Tuesday announced new regulations. Starting July 1, 2025, submission of an e-Khata or electronic property ID (EPID) number will be mandatory. This necessity applies to all online building plan applications, as reported by Hindustan Times.
The civic body said the requirement applies to submissions made through the Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPS). This is under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) platform. Applicants will need to input their property’s e-Khata or EPID number directly into the OBPS software. It will automatically validate the information against property tax records.
“This move aims to bring greater transparency and efficiency to Bengaluru’s real estate approval system,” BBMP said in a statement.
The e-Khata records and property ownership details fall under the E-Aasthi platform, operated by the revenue department. The integration of EoDB-OBPS with E-Aasthi is expected to eliminate duplication of data and minimize procedural delays. According to officials, this digital sync will remove the need for manual submission of ownership documents. It will also eliminate the need for verification by the revenue department. This change will streamline the overall approval process.
Currently, property records within BBMP limits—including ownership details and tax liabilities—are already available on the E-Aasthi platform.
Officials said the digital overhaul is part of a larger urban governance strategy. The aim is to enhance service delivery timelines through automation. This reduces the need for manual intervention.
BBMP is introducing a new e-Khata requirement. Alongside this, it is also implementing an accountability mechanism under its new “Trust and Verify” approach. As per the latest guidelines, assistant directors (town planning) must approve or reject preliminary building plans within a defined period. They must provide valid reasons for their decisions.
If no action is taken within the stipulated time, the OBPS will trigger an automatic “deemed approval.” In such cases, joint directors (town planning) must report the inaction. They will report it to the respective zonal commissioners. These commissioners are authorized to initiate disciplinary proceedings. This is done in accordance with existing service rules.
Officials said these measures aim to digitize the end-to-end building approval process. They intend to bring predictability for developers, home builders, and property owners in the city.