MYSURU: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will conduct a special e-Khata camp at its head office on October 28 to accelerate the digitisation of property records and help property owners obtain their electronic khatas. The civic body plans to process applications received during the drive and issue e-Khatas by October 31, offering applicants a turnaround time of around three days.

Property owners can apply for an e-Khata at the camp for a fee of ₹175. The initiative is part of MCC’s broader effort to bring properties within its jurisdiction into the digital property-record system.

MCC aims to cover 2.3 lakh properties

The corporation aims to digitise records for approximately 2.3 lakh properties under its jurisdiction, including around 60,000 properties in revenue layouts.

Despite the state government launching the e-Khata initiative around two years ago, only about 30% of properties within MCC limits had obtained e-Khatas, according to the report. The relatively low coverage has prompted the corporation to organise a special drive to encourage more owners to complete the process.

MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha said applications would be accepted on October 28 and processed within three days. The corporation expects the camp to help property owners who have not yet secured their electronic property records.

E-Khata applications to be processed within three days

Under the special drive, applicants will be able to submit their applications at the MCC head office on October 28. The corporation plans to issue the corresponding e-Khatas by October 31.

The reported application fee is ₹175. Property owners should confirm the required documents and any additional applicable charges with MCC before visiting the camp.

The initiative is expected to provide an opportunity for owners who have yet to complete the digitisation process to have their applications examined within a defined period.

Property owners should ensure that their ownership details, property identification numbers and supporting documents are accurate and available when applying. Incomplete documentation or discrepancies in property records may require additional verification.

More special camps may be held every Friday

MCC is also considering conducting similar special drives every Friday, depending on the response to the October 28 camp.

The proposed recurring camps would give property owners additional opportunities to apply for e-Khatas without having to depend entirely on routine application processing.

The corporation hopes that a more accessible application process will help bring a greater number of properties into the digital system and make property information easier to retrieve.

The e-Khata system is intended to improve the management of property records, support transparency in municipal administration and help reduce the risk of documentation-related fraud.

Why e-Khata matters to property owners

An e-Khata is an electronic record maintained by the local civic authority containing relevant details about a property for municipal purposes. Accurate digital records can help streamline property-related services, including tax administration and verification of ownership details.

For property owners, obtaining an e-Khata can also be important when dealing with certain property transactions or municipal applications. However, an e-Khata should not be treated as a substitute for the underlying title documents or as conclusive proof of ownership in every legal context.

Owners are therefore advised to check their property information carefully and resolve discrepancies through the appropriate MCC channels.

The October 28 camp forms part of Mysuru’s continuing effort to digitise municipal property records. If the proposed three-day processing schedule is achieved, the drive could help more property owners obtain their e-Khatas while supporting the corporation’s target of bringing all properties under its digital system.