Bengaluru, January 24, 2026 — Real estate developers in Karnataka have highlighted persistent delays in the issuance of e-khata (digital property records), urging the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to step in and address systemic bottlenecks that are hindering project registrations, property transactions, and timely handovers to buyers.

Industry Voices Concerns at Major Conclave

The issue came to the forefront during the South Con 2026 conclave held recently, where members of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) from Karnataka and other southern states shared their experiences. Developers emphasized that ongoing delays in processing and issuing e-khatas are stalling critical stages of real estate projects, including registrations under the Kaveri portal and final property handovers. These administrative hurdles, they argued, are creating unnecessary bottlenecks in an otherwise recovering sector.

Impact on Projects and Transactions

E-khata serves as a crucial digital record of property ownership and tax compliance, replacing older manual khata systems. It is mandatory for property registrations, obtaining loans, and completing sales. Builders reported that prolonged processing times—often due to verification issues, incomplete documentation requirements, or system glitches—are delaying project completions and affecting buyer confidence. In some cases, these delays have reportedly led to stalled handovers even after construction is finished, impacting both developers’ cash flows and homebuyers’ ability to take possession.

Call for GBA Intervention

Credai representatives specifically appealed to the Greater Bengaluru Authority to intervene by streamlining approval workflows, reducing redundant checks, and introducing faster turnaround timelines for e-khata applications. They suggested policy reforms such as revised thresholds for certain compliances and enhanced digital integration between departments to minimize manual interventions. Developers stressed that quicker resolutions would not only boost transaction volumes but also support the state’s broader urban development goals under the GBA framework.

Broader Context in Bengaluru’s Real Estate Landscape

The concerns arise amid ongoing transitions in Bengaluru’s property documentation system. Recent months have seen efforts to digitize khata processes fully, with extensions granted for compliance and tightened rules on dues clearance before issuance. While some reforms—such as high clearance rates for certain applications—have shown progress, builders maintain that ground-level implementation remains inconsistent, particularly for larger projects or those involving conversions from B-khata to A-khata equivalents.

Industry stakeholders hope the GBA’s involvement will lead to tangible improvements, easing pressures on the sector at a time when Bengaluru continues to attract significant real estate investment. Officials from the GBA were not immediately available for comment, but sources indicate that discussions on process optimization are already underway in response to such feedback.

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