What is CMC Khata, and how do you register it?

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Prior to the creation of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the City Municipal Khata (CMC) was employed to provide legal status to properties. After 2007, some municipalities were brought under the BBMP's jurisdiction, resulting in the development of various Khata categories, including E-Khata, A Khata, and B Khata. 99acres provides a historical history for CMC Khata in Bangalore, as well as a full registration process.

Purchasing a house in Bangalore or anywhere in India necessitates significant resources and numerous documentation. One such significant document is the Khata, which serves as a legal record of your property. Until 2007, properties in Bangalore were managed by City Municipal Councils (CMC) and issued with CMC Khata certificates. However, once the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) was founded, upgrading property to either A Khata or B Khata became necessary.

In this essay, we will look at how to obtain a CMC Khata for a property in Bangalore and the legal ramifications.

What is the CMC Khata?

The CMC Khata refers to assets under the City Municipal Council's authority prior to the foundation of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in 2007. The BBMP was founded by combining numerous local municipal councils and territories around Bangalore into a larger municipal corporation to better handle the city's fast growth.

How do I receive a CMC Khata?

CMC Khatas are no longer granted in Bangalore, however property owners can readily obtain BBMP Khatas. To get a BBMP for your property in Bangalore, follow this step-by-step guide:

Go to the SevaSindhu portal.

Select the Departments and Services tab.

Select "Bangalore Development Authority" and then "Application for E-Khata" from the dropdown menu.

On the next screen, select the "Apply Online" option.

Enter your username, password/OTP, and captcha, then click the Log In button.

Enter the applicant's information, such as name, phone number, address, and more.

Verify the provided information, then select the "I agree" option to proceed with the application, and finally click on "Submit".

On the next screen, click "Add annexure" to attach necessary papers such as the sale deed and ID proofs.

Save the uploaded annexures and "e-sign" the documents before submitting them.

Once you sign the documents, you need to authenticate the application and provide consent with OTP.

On the next screen, input your AADHAAR information and OTP, then click "Submit".

An automated acknowledgement receipt will be generated containing all of the submitted information and the application number.After successfully submitting your application, you can check its status and download the Khata certificate after 45 working days.

Is CMC Khata valid for registration in Bangalore?

The City Municipal Councils issued CMC Khata before merging local municipal regions to establish the BBMP. Following the merger, BBMP became the exclusive authority issuing Khata in these districts. As of currently, a CMC Khata is not typically accepted for property transactions such as registration. Following the foundation of the BBMP, all properties under its extended jurisdiction were required to have a BBMP Khata for legal transactions. A BBMP Khata indicates that the property complies with the BBMP's norms and bylaws.

Finally, the BBMP now issues CMC (City Municipal Council Khata) to validate a property's legal status for registration. The legitimacy and status of CMC Khata changed with the creation of larger municipalities in Bangalore. The decision was made to streamline the property record-keeping and management systems. To continue using municipal services and pay taxes, property owners must now register for BBMP Khata or change their status from CMC Khata.