India, Nov. 8 -- The Karnataka government's new scheme to convert B-Khata properties into A-Khata properties has seen a muted response in its first week, with only 1,169 applications submitted in the initial seven days, according to data from the city's municipal body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).

Launched on November 1 for a 100-day period, the scheme allows B-Khata property owners to apply for conversion after obtaining an e-Khata. However, officials HT Real Estate spoke to said the added step of securing an e-Khata first may be slowing participation, particularly among owners of older or disputed properties.

Under the ongoing regularisation framework, property owners with B-Khata holdings will now be required to secure an e...