<p class="bodytext">Urban Development and Town Planning Minister B S Suresh (Byrathi) on Wednesday said the state government has decided to extend the deadline to apply for B-khata certificates for unauthorised properties in urban areas by three more months.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The state government launched the B-khata regularisation initiative in February to provide a one-time opportunity for citizens who own buildings or sites without approval, land conversion or sanctioned plans on revenue sites in municipal corporation and urban local body (ULBs) limits across the state. The move is also aimed at increasing revenues across more than 300 ULBs in the state.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Suresh said the initiative, which originally had a deadline of May 10, received a strong response from the public. "Over 10 lakh applications have been submitted so far. Of these, only two lakh B-khata certificates have already been issued. The remaining applications are under review and will be processed in phases," he said.</p>.Siddaramaiah flays Centre for delaying funds, urges state MPs to speak up.<p class="bodytext">The minister added that more than 30 lakh unauthorised buildings and sites are estimated to exist across urban areas of the state. "To ensure the scheme benefits more eligible citizens, the state government has decided to extend the B-khata issuance process by an additional three months across all municipal bodies and ULBs," he explained.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">For GPA holders too?</p>.<p class="bodytext">In a significant development, Suresh said the state government is also considering extending the scheme to property holders who possess a general power of attorney (GPA) or sale agreements, but not formal sale deeds.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"A decision is being seriously considered to allow GPA or agreement holders to receive B-khatas. This will provide relief to thousands of citizens who have invested in such properties. The decision on this proposal will be taken at an upcoming Cabinet meeting," he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He maintained that the state government has taken a citizen-friendly step to regularise unauthorised properties by issuing B-khatas. This initiative aims to provide legal recognition to those who have invested their resources in properties that were previously deemed illegal. The government believes that this measure will not only boost property ownership confidence but also contribute to the overall development of the area.</p>
<p class="bodytext">Urban Development and Town Planning Minister B S Suresh (Byrathi) on Wednesday said the state government has decided to extend the deadline to apply for B-khata certificates for unauthorised properties in urban areas by three more months.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The state government launched the B-khata regularisation initiative in February to provide a one-time opportunity for citizens who own buildings or sites without approval, land conversion or sanctioned plans on revenue sites in municipal corporation and urban local body (ULBs) limits across the state. The move is also aimed at increasing revenues across more than 300 ULBs in the state.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Suresh said the initiative, which originally had a deadline of May 10, received a strong response from the public. "Over 10 lakh applications have been submitted so far. Of these, only two lakh B-khata certificates have already been issued. The remaining applications are under review and will be processed in phases," he said.</p>.Siddaramaiah flays Centre for delaying funds, urges state MPs to speak up.<p class="bodytext">The minister added that more than 30 lakh unauthorised buildings and sites are estimated to exist across urban areas of the state. "To ensure the scheme benefits more eligible citizens, the state government has decided to extend the B-khata issuance process by an additional three months across all municipal bodies and ULBs," he explained.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">For GPA holders too?</p>.<p class="bodytext">In a significant development, Suresh said the state government is also considering extending the scheme to property holders who possess a general power of attorney (GPA) or sale agreements, but not formal sale deeds.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"A decision is being seriously considered to allow GPA or agreement holders to receive B-khatas. This will provide relief to thousands of citizens who have invested in such properties. The decision on this proposal will be taken at an upcoming Cabinet meeting," he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He maintained that the state government has taken a citizen-friendly step to regularise unauthorised properties by issuing B-khatas. This initiative aims to provide legal recognition to those who have invested their resources in properties that were previously deemed illegal. The government believes that this measure will not only boost property ownership confidence but also contribute to the overall development of the area.</p>
