India, July 20 -- In a major relief for homeowners, the Karnataka State Cabinet has approved the regularisation of B-Khata properties issued by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) up to September 2024. This move upgrades them to A-Khata status, granting access to essential civic amenities and providing long-awaited legal clarity to property owners.

"When giving it, we will specify the parameters. If property owners comply with the parameters, then B-Khata will be issued," Law Minister HK Patil said, addressing the reporters after the Cabinet meeting on July 18.

"To avail B-Khata, there will be certain parameters too. While A-Khata will be a perfect document, B-Khata certificates will be issued for properties with some lacunae,...