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The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Bengaluru: Electricity meter name transfer soon to go online for a hassle-free experience
Soon, consumers of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) will be able to easily transfer the ownership of electricity meters to their names without much hassle. Bescom, in association with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), is integrating an 'automatic name change trigger' on its online portal, which will facilitate the transfer based on the property ID number. Lakhs of electricity consumers, specifically those in apartments, have long struggled with the name transfer of electricity meters from builders/landowners to the owners of individual apartment units. Initially, when apartments are built, the electricity meters are provided under the name of the builders or landowners. While for many years, consumers remained unaware of the fact that they should eventually transfer the meters to their name, the introduction of the Gruha Jyothi Scheme and now BBMP's E-Khata has prompted them to go ahead with the process. 'We are getting many requests; some subdivisions are getting five applications a day for transfer of names after E-Khata has been made mandatory. Hence, the managing director decided to set up a new system on our Web Self Service (WSS) portal ( to transfer names in a hassle-free manner,' said a senior Bescom official. They further said that the mechanism will work in such a way that after entering the consumer's property ID on the Bescom portal, it will automatically transfer the electricity meter to their name. 'The system is under development, and we are waiting for some communication from BBMP. Once everything falls into place, the trigger system will be functional,' the official said. 'Unaware' For now, although an online system exists for consumers to use for name transfer, most of them are either unaware of it or do not use it, as it requires the uploading of multiple documents. Many of them also end up paying bribes either to middlemen/agents or even junior officials in sub-division offices to get names transferred. 'My electricity meter was under the name of the builder, and I wanted to transfer it to my name when I was getting my E-Khata done. I found out from other residents in my apartment complex that going to the subdivision office and getting the name changed will take multiple visits. As a working professional, I can't go many times. I tried doing it online, but I was not sure which portal I was supposed to use. I ended up paying ₹5,000 to an agent who had helped many others in my apartment, to get the name transferred,' explained Kamalesh Sharma, a resident of an apartment complex in Yelahanka. Commenting on the lack of awareness about the process, Vikram Rai, secretary, Bangalore Apartment Federation (BAF), said, 'Many do not even know that the meter is not in their names. It is necessary to create awareness and break the knowledge gap regarding this. We have released a white paper that details all the steps to avail this transfer.' He also said that resident welfare associations (RWA) often face challenges while getting the name transfer for common area meters, too. 'Even here, they are not aware that they should get the name changed until they go for rooftop solar installations,' he said.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
E-Khata woes continue: Server glitches, delays affecting property owners
Bengaluru: Despite the government's push to digitise property records and streamline ownership processes, Bengaluru continues to grapple with widespread issues surrounding the implementation of the E-Khata system. Nine months since its rollout on October 1, 2023, the project is plagued with technical problems, lack of documentation, and administrative bottlenecks, leaving thousands of property owners frustrated. In a city with nearly 25 lakh properties under the BBMP limits, only around 5.34 lakh E-Khatas have been officially issued. The system was introduced with the intent to curb real estate fraud, prevent duplicate sales, and provide rightful owners with secure digital property records. However, server outages, incomplete data, and delays in processing have crippled the initiative. While BBMP offices, Bangalore One centres, and E-Khata melas are accepting applications, citizens complain of long wait times, document upload failures, and verification glitches. Even when applications are submitted successfully, errors and lack of rectification options are causing further delays. Nearly 75% of eligible property owners are yet to apply due to these complications. The absence of server reliability has made even basic steps like scanning and uploading documents a challenge. In many cases, mismatch with BBMP records leads to the transfer of applications to Assistant Revenue Officers. However, these officials lack the authority to correct errors, resulting in stagnation at the caseworker level. From July 1, E-Khata has been made mandatory for building plan approvals and commencement certificates (CC) within BBMP limits. Without it, new constructions cannot proceed, and ongoing buildings cannot apply for occupancy certificates (OC). This has impacted construction, property sales, and even access to housing loans, leaving many in limbo. Compounding the issue is the existence of over 5 lakh properties without any khata—many of which continue to be traded at sub-registrar offices. These properties often fall outside the BBMP tax net, undermining municipal revenue. So far, only 24,082 owners have applied for new khatas, with several documents still pending verification. BBMP officials acknowledge the problems. Special Commissioner (Revenue) Munish Moudgil admitted minor errors in the application system and server lags, stating, 'We are working to fix these issues. It may take another month to resolve the delays in issuing new E-Khatas.' As the pressure mounts, property owners are urging BBMP to deploy more staff, improve public awareness, and ensure faster resolution to prevent disruption in property-related transactions across the city.
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Month long E-Khata campaign in July: DKS
Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that a month-long campaign will be held from July 1 to issue E-Khatas to property owners in the city. Speaking at a first-of-its-kind E-Khata mela at Sahakarnagar, Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency represented by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Sunday, Mr. Shivakumar termed protection of properties against fraudulent transactions through E-Khatas as another 'guarantee' by the Congress government. He said of the over 25 lakh properties in Bengaluru, E-Khatas were issued to 5.34 lakh properties already. 'The E-Khata programme has won a gold medal for e-governance initiative by the Union government. Combined with Nambike Nakshe, under which we have given deemed plan sanctions to over 9,000 buildings online, e-Khata programme is essentially bringing civic services to your doorstep and cutting down on corruption,' he said. The mela in Sahakarnagar saw overwhelming response with over 4,000 tokens issued to E-Khata applicants and 677 final E-Khatas issued at the spot on Sunday. Responding to demands by property owners in the constituency, the mela has been extended to Monday as well. Of the 1.81 lakh properties in Byatarayanapura, over 51,000 properties have been issued E-Khatas. Mr. Shivakumar said that similar E-Khata melas will be held in other Assembly constituencies as well.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
KMF to open 8 Nandini outlets at Metro stations: DKS
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday that Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has been instructed to open Nandini outlets at eight metro stations in Bengaluru. This follows after BMRCL had floated a tender inviting applications to open stores at 10 metro station locations, to which only Amul responded. Speaking to reporters near his official residence at Kumara Park, Shivakumar clarified that KMF had not applied in the initial tender process. 'BMRCL had floated a global tender for setting up retail outlets at metro stations. Only Amul submitted a bid and has been granted permission to open two outlets. Since it wouldn't be appropriate to shut down already opened stores, we have now asked KMF to apply, and I have directed BMRCL to allot the remaining eight locations to Nandini outlets,' he said. Shivakumar also spoke about a range of civic and governance issues, including an upcoming special meeting of party MLAs in Bengaluru. Discussions covered party organisation, the upcoming BBMP elections, and the reorganization of municipal wards under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). He noted that while discussions with Congress leaders had taken place, consultations with opposition leaders were still pending before a final decision would be made. On solid waste management, the DCM announced the launch of a new helpline for reporting garbage dumping. 'Citizens can now send photos of garbage sites to the helpline. We promise to clear the garbage within a week,' he said, adding that funds were being allocated to MLAs to repair potholes and improve road conditions in their respective wards. Shivakumar also unveiled plans for a major initiative titled the E-Khata Ownership Record Drive starting July 1. The pilot project will begin in the constituency of Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. 'We've prepared 25,000 E-Khata ownership documents that will be delivered to citizens at their doorstep. Bengaluru has 25 lakh properties, but only 5 lakh owners have uploaded necessary documents so far. The remaining 20 lakh will be covered under this campaign,' he said. He confirmed that this would be a full-fledged public awareness campaign, involving advertisements, door-to-door outreach, and appeals to private property owners to regularize their documentation. Commenting on road works under the White Topping scheme, Shivakumar said he has personally inspected the quality of works underway in several areas. He also responded to concerns about tree falls during rains, stating that BBMP officials are not idle but are working based on priority. When asked about granting 'B Khata' ownership rights, the Deputy CM confirmed that discussions have taken place in the cabinet. 'We are examining the legal aspects, and an official decision will be announced soon,' he concluded.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
E-Khata Required to Get Building Plan Approvals in Bengaluru Starting July 1
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Maheswar Rao said on Monday that from July 1, having an E-Khata will be required to get building plan approvals in Bengaluru. E-Khata is a digital certificate that records property ownership details in an online system. Because of this change, property ownership records will no longer be sent to the Revenue Department for verification. Under the new 'Trust & Verify' system, assistant directors of town planning will either approve or reject building plans within a set time and must provide valid reasons for their decisions. According to a BBMP statement, building plan approvals are currently processed online using the EoDB-OBPS software. The BBMP Revenue Department has also started the E-Aasthi system, which already issues E-Khata certificates for properties under BBMP.
