B Khatas News Today

The Karnataka cabinet has approved the issuance of B Khatas to unauthorized layouts and buildings on revenue lands in all towns and cities across the state. Read the latest news on this development.

An official further added, “As per the initial proposal, a penalty of Rs 2 per square foot will be imposed if garbage is found. However, if this recurs for the third time, legal action will be taken against the owner, and the fine will be incorporated into the property tax.”

A cabinet sub-committee headed by forest minister Eshwar Khandre, which is exploring ways to up revenue of local bodies, is set to recommend issuing temporary certificates to owners of illegal properties.