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Why “BDA site” is not enoughIf BDA allotted the siteIf BDA developed the layoutIf BDA approved a private layoutWho maintains the Khata now?Why “BDA site” is not enough
In everyday Bengaluru conversation, the phrase may describe a site allotted by BDA, a site inside a BDA-developed layout, a private site in a BDA-approved layout, or simply a private extension near a known BDA neighbourhood.
Those are different property histories. The correct document trail depends on which one applies.
If BDA allotted the site
Trace the allotment, possession and conveyance history. Depending on the property, the file may include an allotment letter, possession record, lease-cum-sale document, final or absolute conveyance, resale deeds and the current local record.
Khata does not replace that chain.
If BDA developed the layout
BDA development establishes something about the layout's origin. It does not establish how the current seller acquired this particular plot. The file must still connect the exact site to the seller.
If BDA approved a private layout
Private landowners or a developer obtained planning sanction from BDA at the relevant time. BDA did not thereby become the owner or allot every site.
The buyer needs both the private title and developer-authority chain, and the approval and release chain for the exact plot.
Who maintains the Khata now?
That depends on the property type, handover history and current municipal or local jurisdiction. An older BDA Khata and a later municipal Khata can be successive records for the same property.
BDA's Sakala material refers to Khata-transfer services for sites in BDA layouts and BDA-approved private layouts. That is why “BDA sites do not need Khata” is not a safe general rule.