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How to pay through debit card online after the k2 challan generation is done?

We have option for Mode of Payment. In that, select the credit/Debit card option to make the payment

How much does it cost to remove a lien on property?

Cost Rs. 575 Approx. Removing a lien on property requires registration of Discharge Deed or Reconveyance Deed in registrar office The cost of removing lien on property varies depending on the state and…

I paid property tax and got khata transfer too. But now when i downloaded property tax certificate it shows someone else name even when i go to property tax payment page it shows different name against the application number that i had used. What to do?

After the Khata transfer, the name in the property tax should change from seller's name to buyer's nameIn case the name is not changed, submit the request letter to your municipal office for updating…

My Khata transfer status is still showing that it is in pending status(APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY DEPARTMENT ) and it has been more than 30 days, and there is no action done, I tried to call their helpline number but it doesn't get picked up. What to do?

Please wait for 30 working days (not the 30 days)Sakala helpline is active between 9.30 am to 5.30p. Based on my experience, Sakala helpline never missed a call in working days. They are very active in…

Can a property be registered in two names in India?

Yes, property can be registered in two names When we think of more than one name, we probably think of close family members of wife, husband, father, mother and children. However, there are lot of other…

Can i buy a non conversation land in Bangalore near mylsandndra for construction of an house?

Kindly apply for service conversion of Agriculture land to non-agriculture and proceed ahead

How to transfer khata of my deceased parents to all childrens of the family in Bangalore? Pls specify cost?

Name of the Service : Transfer of KhatasWhom to approach for this service (Designated Officer)? : Assistant Revenue OfficerProcedure involved to get this service :1. Application in prescribed format 2.…

How do you check if a Loan is taken against Property? With what bank?

There are few ways to find out if a property has mortgage and with what bank. Before we answer to your question, let’s understand the types of property mortgage, as this will give you holistic answer…

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Like we apply for khata transfer for a BBMP property online, can we also apply khata transfer online for a property in Gram panchayat premises?

E-Swathu is an online portal launched by the Karnataka government in 2021 to provide property details as well as ease the process of property taxation in rural areas of the State. The portal is designed…

We completed the Registration of a resale flat recently. When we went for Khata transfer,Village panchayat said that our names are listed twice as owners and cannot proceed with transfer. Issue is with entries done by reg. office. How to resolve?

The above issue is solved after the 2 entries entered (in their system) by Sub-Register office , ShivajiNagar (SRO) was deleted /Rejected and created a fresh entry (once) . Then went back to Village Panchayat…

My friend entered into an agreement with a buyer to sell his property for 13 lakhs. The buyer has paid 1.3 lakhs and the registration is completed but the buyer did not honor the further payments. What are the next legal steps?

Till the buyer complete the formalities at the concerned revenue department for transfering the ownership to his name, the seller is the custodian of the property. Inform the concerned revenue officer…

As a seller, should i provide xerox copy of property documents to seller's bank for application of loan for bank to verify the documents?

Yes, Bank verifies the original documents and demands photocopy or soft copy of the following documentsParent deedsale deedEncumbrance certificate till dateCurrent year property tax receipt ID proof Seller…

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We have an undivided ancestral property acquired from my grand father.My father is expired.Me,my brother and my mother have equal rights on that property as it is an ancestral property.We want to sell that property.My brother wants to give his share also to me but he is unable to come to india.He is a green card holder in USA.How we have to proceed to sale this property legally?

Follow the below steps to sell your ancestral property Obtain your father's death certificate Get the family tree certificate from revenue department Transfer the khata to you, your brother…

Does bank check for legal verification of resale flat before sale agreement between buyer and seller or after the sale agreement?

Most of the banks have their own legal team to check feasibility of loan processing. Bank need following documents to check the feasibility of loan processing Seller's sale deed Tax receipt Khata Seller's…

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How to get khata done on property after owners death? Do we have to get khata done for deceased and then again for the successor?

Needless to transfer the khata to deceased and then again for the successorinstead transfer the khata directly to successor name

What to choose under Property Type in Khatha Application form for a land converted from Agriculture to NON - Agriculture which has got approval from Deputy Commissioner? It currently falls under BBMP limits.

Choose Approved Layout Plan (in case of site)

How to transfer property from Husband to Wife?

Three ways to transfer property from husband to wifeGift DeedRelease or Relinquishment DeedWill--------------------------------------1. Gift Deed:Gift deed is the most prominent way to transfer property…

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Do you need to have to put thumbprint on photograph on a Power of attorney to be given by a Canadian citizen, wanting to give power of attorney to his relative in India for a real estate transaction?

Thumbprint on photograph is not mandatory Your signature across photograph is sufficient

Can Karta transfer the HUF property?

HUF abbreviation is Hindu Undivided familyHUF is a family which consists of all their family members. The family members can come together and form a HUF account. HUF has its own PAN. Under…

I am a Canadian citizen. Want to sell my property in India.Can I do this with power of attorney without visiting India myself or do i need to be physically present?

Can sell the property with Power of Attorney, your physical presence is not required to sell the property in India. In a separate answer, we wrote the detailed procedure to give power of attorney from…

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NRI ಯಿಂದ ಆಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಖರೀದಿಸುವ ವಿಧಾನವೇನು?

ವಿದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸಿಸುವ ಅನಿವಾಸಿ ಭಾರತೀಯರು ತಮ್ಮ ಆಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಮಾರಾಟ ಮಾಡಲು ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ ಬರಲು ಹಲವು ಪ್ರಾಯೋಗಿಕ ತೊಂದರೆಗಳನ್ನು ಎದುರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ, ಇದು ಕೆಲವು ದಿನಗಳಿಂದ ವಾರಗಳವರೆಗೆ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು. ದೀರ್ಘಾವಧಿಯ ರಜೆಯನ್ನು ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು…

We have purchased a A Khata property which is 20 year old and had applied for Khata transfer. Today I got a call from revenue inspector asking to pay the betterment fees. Is it mandatory to pay betterment fee when property is also A khata?

You must pay unpaid betterment charges fees before submitting a khata transfer application . For more clarification call Sakala helpline at 080 44554455.

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What is the procedure to buy property from NRI?

NRIs living abroad face many practical difficulties in coming to India to sell their property which can take from few days to weeks. It's not only difficult in arranging long leave but also significant…

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ನಾನು ನನ್ನ ಫ್ಲಾಟ್ ಅನ್ನು ಮಾರಾಟ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ನನ್ನ ಖರೀದಿದಾರರು ಎಸ್‌ಬಿಐ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಲಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಚೆಕ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಲು ನಾನು ಅವರ ಹೆಸರಿಗೆ ಆಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್‌ಗೆ ವರ್ಗಾಯಿಸಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಅದು ನಿಜವೆ?

ಹೌದು ಅದು ನಿಜಕೋವಿಡ್-19 ಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಮೊದಲು, ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್‌ನ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಯು ಉಪ-ರಿಜಿಸ್ಟ್ರಾರ್ ಕಛೇರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಡೀಡ್ ನೋಂದಣಿಗೆ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕವಾಗಿ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿಯಾಗುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಬ್ಯಾಂಕಿನ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಯು ಶೀರ್ಷಿಕೆ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಬ್-ರಿಜಿಸ್ಟ್ರಾರ್…

I am selling my flat. My buyer has applied for a loan in SBI bank. He says I have to transfer the property in his name for the bank to release cheque. Is it true?

Yes, it is trueBefore covid-19, bank's representative personally witnesses deed registration at sub-registrar office. Bank’s representative collects title documents and handover cheque immediately at…

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I have sold house property in Gujrat and the buyer has taken bank loan.Bank has given two cheques one for sale deed value and other for extra work in house. How it will be shown in ITR?

The total amount of both cheques will be considered as your sale consideration.LTCG will be calculated as:Sale consideration - Indexed value of purchase cost.The profit will be taxed at 20%.But if you…

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I have applied for Khatha Transfer and it has already crossed 30 days timeline. What should I do now?

If your application is not processed even after 30 working days, Call Sakala customer care 080-44554455 and get the status of application. You may get the resolution from customer care team. If not,…

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ MODT ಅನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ರದ್ದುಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು?

ಟೈಟಲ್ ಡೀಡ್ಸ್ (MODT) ಠೇವಣಿಗಾಗಿ ಮೆಮೊರಾಂಡಮ್‌ಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ ಬಾಕಿಗಳ ಪೂರ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂತಿಮ ಇತ್ಯರ್ಥವನ್ನು ಪಾವತಿಸಿದ ನಂತರ, ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ, ಬಾಕಿಗಳನ್ನು ತೆರವುಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಡಿಸ್ಚಾರ್ಜ್ ಡೀಡ್…

I have a property in Bangalore. How can I gift my property to my NRI daughter?

Gifts are one of the best ways to express your love to your child When we gift immovable property to NRI, the procedure is quite different if NRI is physically present in India for registration or not…

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Why do Properties sell for Less Than Their Worth?

Undervalued properties can be found from time to time, in the large majority of cases if the price of a property seems too good to be true, there is generally a reason.6 Reasons to undervalue property:Structural…

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Seller has bank loan of his building. I am buyer, he is asking me pay upfront 20% so that he can close the loan and get original documents for lawyer verification. What I am thinking as a first step get legal report from the lawyer then make sale agreement 200 e stamp then give cheque of 20 laks. Is this correct?

Yes, your understanding is correct If the original documents are deposited in bank, just the photocopy of documents are sufficient for verification. Upon the satisfaction of verification report,…

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Due to a resurvey error, property belonging to two brothers ended up included only under one's name. He is paying taxes for over 14 years now. But he doesn't have any deed on that property.How can I change ownership to true owner in Village records?

If your land is in your possession file a complaint before Tahsildar LR in taluk office will copy of all records …..9447464502

I need to transfer me and my brother co-owned property to my brother. Do we both need to be in Bangalore for it?

Yes, all the co-owners must present in sub-registrar in Bangalore to transfer the property or can give power of attorney to co-owner to register the property transfer himself.

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How to do Release Deed among family members in Karnataka?

Four simplified steps to do release deed in Karnataka among family members:DocumentsDraftGovernment charges (Stamp Duty & Registration fee)RegistrationLet me explain this answer with a real example:Husband…

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Is the family property received from partition deed eligible to transfer to another person by gift deed?

Yes, Family property received from partition deed is eligible to transfer to another person as gift deed, Make sure that Khata and property tax are in your name before executing the gift deed.--------------Let…

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How to close SBI home loan online and collect documents without visiting branch?

I presume you might have geographical or time constraints to collect documents from bank. In such situations, You can give Power of Attorney to a trusted source to collect documents from Bank.Below…

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How can NRI buy property in India without visiting?

Five simplified steps to buy a property in India, without visiting or being in abroadGeneral Power of Attorney (GPA)Sale AgreementHome loan (skip this step if you are self-financing)TDS (skip this step…

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How to change owner name in BBMP tax paper?

In a separate answer, we wrote the detailed procedure to change the name in BBMP Tax record, Here is the link to the answer How do I change the name in the Bangalore (BBMP) property tax records/receipts?…

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What is the current Stamp Duty and Registration charges in Bangalore 2022-23?

Just after the Covid-19 pandemic, the state government reduced the government charges for affordable housing segment. The charges remain the same for premium housing segment and resale property.Below…

Why do most of the builders & sellers are asking a booking amount in lacs before giving all the property-related legal documents? Isn't it a problem for a customer if they find any legal issue in the property after the verification by the lawyer?

Download the legal documents online for free instead of paying in Lacs If the project is RERA registered, download the legal documents on RERA website based on the RERA registration number or project…

How to check khata status?

You can track Khata application status through Sakala website.

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What is the procedure to buy a resale property?

Congratulations! you have made the decision to buy a resale property by investing your life’s savings. In the case of a property being bought from a builder, the registration process is typically…

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What should a Sample Gift Deed for Immovable Property contains?

A gift deed is a legal document that describes voluntary transfer of gift from the donor (owner of property) to donee (receiver of gift) without any monetary favor in return. The gift deed describes the…

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What to choose in Sakala application for Khata transfer first time from builder single Khata to flat buyer. Khata bifurcation or Khata transfer?

Please do contact Sakala helpline 08044554455 for more clarifications

My mother has applied for property transfer for my father's property in Dandeli to her name. The last update is that online application is submitted and wait for SMS for further step. But we didn't any SMS. Is there a Sakala number to track this info?

There is no online khata Transfer service in Dandeli you should visit your limits Gramapanchayath office for avail this service.

What is the Stamp Duty and Registration fee for Release Deed in Bangalore?

Below is the cost break: (for Release Deed between blood relative) Stamp Duty: 5000 Registration Fee: Rs. 1000 Scanning Rs. 520 Affidavit Rs. 60 The total government charge is Rs. 6580/- Government charges…

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What is the stamp duty and registration fee for release deed in Karnataka?

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How do I find out if a property is under mortgage?

Check the ENCUMBRANCE CERTIFICATE (EC) Mortgage details reflect in Encumbrance certificate of the property For Example: I have taken mortgage from Corporation Bank, I have encircled the bank…

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എൻ്റെ അമ്മയുടെയും പേരിൽ 15 സെൻ്റ് സ്ഥലം ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു അതിൽ 9 സെൻ്റ് വിറ്റു ബാകി 6 സെൻ്റ് അമ്മയുടെ മരണ ശേഷം കരം അടച്ചു കിട്ടുന്നില്ല,പോക്ക് വരവും ചെയ്യാൻ സമ്മതിക്കുന്നില്ല,ഞങ്ങളുടെ ഭൂമിയിൽ മറ്റുള്ളവർ വീട് കയറ്റി വച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു,പരിഹാരം?

ബാക്കിയുള്ള 6 സെൻറ് വ്യക്തമായിട്ടുള്ള അതിർത്തികളോടെ നിങ്ങളുടെ കൈവശം ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കണം. കടന്നുകയറ്റങ്ങൾ നിങ്ങൾ തന്നെ പരിഹാരം കാണേണ്ടിവരും. ഭൂമി സുരക്ഷിതമായി കൈവശം ഉണ്ടെങ്കിൽ കരമടച്ച് ലഭിക്കും. ഭൂമി സംബന്ധിച്ച…

What is Release Deed? How do I register a Release Deed in Karnataka?

A Release Deed would typically be executed at a time when your home loan provider grants you a legal certificate that you have fully paid your loan and the lender is freeing title document submitted as…

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How can I pay the Gram Panchayat property tax in Bangalore?

Gram Panchayat property tax can be paid either online or offline. Below is the step by step procedure to pay property tax online. Step 1: Open the website https://bsk.karnataka.gov.in/ By default the…

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How to do Khata Transfer in Bangalore ?

You can apply for Khata transfer through, Online Off-line Before we go into the application procedure, keep the following documents ready for application. Aadhaar Sale deed copy with notary public attested…

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How to find khata number and PID number?

Find the khata number in Khata certificate. We encircled the khata number in below khata certificate. PID is a 10 digit property identification number. PID is allotted by revenue department to every…

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How do I generate a stamp duty and registration challan for property registration in Bangalore?

Let me give you a real example that how I generated challans for property registration in Bangalore. I was about to buy a property. It's a 3BHK flat and the buying price is Rs. 82 Lakh. We collected the…

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Is the BBMP Khata extract and Khata certificate the same?

No The Khata extract and Khata certificate are different. The khata extract and Khata certificate are documents provide by BBMP to the owner of property to assess the taxes for the property. Khata Certificate:…

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I am selling my house to a person who is taking a home loan from Bank. He claims that I have to register the house in his name and give all the documents to the bank, and only then would I get the amount after 2 days. Can I believe him?

No. If a buyer is purchasing a property using home loan, the bank representative handover the full and final settlement on registering property in sub-registrar office. Bank representative hand over the…

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How do I change the name in the Bangalore (BBMP) property tax records/receipts?

Apply for Khata transfer to change the name in BBMP property tax record. Here I will explain the step by step procedure with supporting documents that how I change my name in property tax record. Step…

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Regarding BBMP khata transfer, application has been submitted and the status in the sakala website shows "Documents verified". But I am not receiving any sms for each stage as mentioned in sakala FAQs. I have checked the acknowledgment slip and my phone number details are correctly provided. What could be the reason of not receiving sms ? Since i am not receiving sms status update, how will I know when is the time to pay the fees and Bangalore One center?

Hello Citizen, Hope you have received your GSC number through text message along with what has been printed on the acknowledgement slip. However, if not than there is high possibility of manual error…

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What should I check before buying property in Bangalore ?

Document verifications are quite different for under-construction and ready to move-in property. Especially you need to be more conscious when you buy an under-construction property Let me explain the…

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How to pay home loan MODT charges in Karnataka?

The term MODT means “Memorandum of Deposit of Title Deed” Memorandum of Deposit of Title Deed or MODT is applicable for all home loan borrowers. It is essentially an undertaking given by you…

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I’ve misplaced my property/house (in Bangalore) documents. What is the process now?

The process is so simple and easy. We will help you to get back all your property documents right now from the comfort of your home. Let me give you a real example that how we extracted the lost document.…

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ബിൽഡിംഗ് നമ്പർ കിട്ടാൻ എന്തൊക്കെ ആണ് റൂൾസ് ? പഞ്ചായത്തിൽ പോയപ്പോൾ 50000 ഒക്കെ ചിലവ് വരുമെന് പറഞ്ഞു. ശെരിക്കും എത്ര രൂപ ചിലവ് ആകും ?

കെട്ടിടത്തിന്റെ പണി പൂർത്തിയായിക്കഴിഞ്ഞാൽ 2019 ലെ കേരള പഞ്ചായത്ത് കെട്ടിടനിർമാണ ചട്ടങ്ങളിലെ ചട്ടം 20 അനുശാസിക്കുന്ന തരത്തിലുള്ള കപ്ലീഷൻ റിപ്പോർട്ടും പൂർത്തിയാക്കിയ കെട്ടിടത്തിന്റെ പ്ലാനുകളുടെ…

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Our plot is joint ownership. Can we apply for khatha certificate with one owners adhar card? Other owner only has PAN card.

Yes, Though the property is jointly owned, the applicant can be any one of the joint owner. You can apply for khata transfer if any one of the joint owners has aadhar with mobile number linked…

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How to get the BDA Khata transfer done in Bangalore? What is the fee for a BDA khata transfer?

For BDA Khata transfer, apply through “Seva Sindhu”. Here is the link to the site. The fee for BDA Khata transfer is approx 2% of your sale deed’s stamp duty. For example, The purchase…

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How to obtain Certified Copy of registered document?

You can obtain certified copy of registered document as below.1. Any person may obtain certified copy of registered document relating to immovable property.2. Certified copy of registered will may be…

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How to appeal in case of transfer of khata rejected multiple times?

If you are not convinced by the decision of the designated officer then you may file an Appeal to the competent officer within 30 days from the date when the decision was taken.in case if you disagree…

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What is the procedure for change of khata of the properties obtained through will?

After the death of the testator person claiming through the will have to apply to the concerned authorities along with the copy of the will and death proof.

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What is meant by Encumbrance Certificate?

Encumbrance Certificate is a record showing registered transactions pertaining to a property. If mortgage, sale or any other deeds in respect of a property are registered, encumbrance certificate is issued…

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I have a 30×40 site at a Janapadha 8th phase in Karnataka. How can I pay vacant site tax?

Visit the Official Website of Your Municipality or Select the corporation. Look for Property Tax Option. Fill in the required details such as- Property ID, Name, Address, Email ID, Phone Number, etc.…

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Is it necessary to obtain permission for transfer of agricultural land granted under Land Grant Rules or granted occupancy right under Land Reforms Act even afterlapse of condition for transfer?

Yes. Application should be submitted to Tahasildar and acknowledgement is obtained. If permission is not granted within 15 days after getting acknowledgement, document can be registered as if permission…

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What is the fee for Encumbrance Certificate?

Fee of Encumbrance Certificate is provided below. a. Application fee Rs.5b. Rs.30 for search of first year and Rs.10 for every subsequent year. Example: To obtain Encumbrance Certificate for 13 years.…

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What are restrictions to purchase agricultural land?

Lands granted to persons belonging to scheduled caste or scheduled tribe cannot be transferred or purchased without prior permission of the Government. This restriction does not apply to mortgagee in…

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How ownership of immovable property is acquired by a person?

A person may acquire immovable property in any of the following ways. By inheritance of ancestral property. Through will. Acquisition by oneself such as purchase etc. Through gift, trust, settlement deeds.…

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When there are two or more heirs, can one or two be made full owners by others taking money in lieu of their share?

Yes. Any of the co-owners can individually or collectively release his / their right in favour of one or more collectively as the case may be and make him / them fullowner. This kind of release can be…

What is the procedure to obtain the sealed cover containing a will after the death of the depositor?

On making an application along with proof of the death of the depositor, District Registrar will open sealed cover in the presence of the applicant and it will be registered. Certified copy will be issued…

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How to get transfer of immovable property?

If value of property under sale, exchange, lease,and mortgage is Rs.100 or more, deed relating to such transaction must be compulsorily registered (Sec.17 of Registration Act 1908).Gift deed, must be…

What is a will?

A testamentary document by which a person bequeaths his property to be effective on his death is a will. The property will devolve on the person in whose favour it is bequeathed after death of testator.…

Is there any time limit to register a will?

There is no such time limit.

What is the Stamp duty and Registration fee to register a will?

There is no Stamp duty on will deed. For registration of will during the life time of the testator Rs.200-00 Registration fee prescribed. To register the will after the death of the testator Registration…

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What are the steps involved when selling property in India?

Here is the step-by-step procedure to sell a property in India. Step 1: (Property valuation) It's very important to valuate a property to decide the right selling price. Valuating the property saves you…

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How to effect partition of a property?

Partition of property can be done in following ways. If all the parties have share (common right) in the property partition can be effected. If partition is effected through an instrument such instrument…

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Is Khata transfer for a dc converted land in Kolar district possible online on sakala?

No, Sakala is applicable for property that come under BBMP limit Khata transfer for a DC converted land in Kolar district is not possible online on Sakala.

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Who can execute a will?

Following people can execute a will. a) Any person above the age of 18 years and mentally sound may execute will, but will caused by fraud or coercion or by importunately will not be valid. Therefore…

Can a registered will be rectified or changed?

If executant of a will wishes to rectify, add to will may do so during his lifetime. This is called codicil. This document does not require stamp duty.

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Is the certified copy of a registered will available to any body?

A certified copy of a registered will is available to the testator only during his lifetime. After his death anybody can obtain after producing proof of death of testator.

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How to keep contents of a will confidential?

Will can be deposited in a sealed cover in office of the District Registrar. A fee of Rs.1000 prescribed to deposit will in a sealed cover. Depositor or authorized person (executor) can withdraw the sealed…

We have submitted a joint online khata transfer application through Sakala website. After completing e-sign we didn't receive any acknowledgement receipt or GSC No. What to do?

Did you receive any error message? As per the standard the GSC number shall be auto texted to your registered mobile number. For further assistance contact: 080 4455 4455

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Where can the will be registered?

It can be registered in any office of the Sub Registrar in India

My current home Sale Deed and the online sale deed available in Kaveri online are different. How to correct this issue and obtain certified CC?

Make sure that you made your entries are correct, especially the allotment number and name of the sub-registrar office in Kaveri Online services. If still wrong certified copy popup instead actual…

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Is it compulsory to register a will?

It is not compulsory to register. Executants may register at his option. It is better to register the will. If original is lost a certified copy can be obtained from SubRegistrar Office.

Where can I register my immovable property in Karnataka?

Documents pertaining to immovable property shall be registered in the sub registrar office in whose jurisdiction the property is situated or If you have any problem with the Sub-Registrar's office please…

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What is meant by a Nil Encumbrance Certificate?

If no deeds of transactions are registered in respect of a property nil encumbrance certificate is issued in Form No.16. If Certificate is issued in this form, it means that there are no registered transactions…

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Is it necessary to register in Office of the Sub Registrar to get khata transferred in respect of property acquired by inheritance?

Not necessary. After the death of owner of a property his heirs, such as wife, children i.e. male and female, married or unmarried may get the Khata transferredon production of death certificate of the…

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Can a will be registered even after death of testator?

Yes, claiming party under the will have to produce will, records relating to the death of the testator, witness and the scribe before the Sub Registrar. If Sub Registrar is satisfied about the truth and…

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Can I buy a property in Banglore and register in Kerala?

NoStamping and registration is a state matter, one cannot buy a property in Bangalore and register in Kerala. Stamp duty and registration costs are paid to the same state where the property is located.…

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How much stamp paper I have to take if I have to give my house for lease in Karnataka for 3 years?

Rs. 200 Use Rs.200 non-judicial E-stamp paper to execute lease agreement in Karnataka. Non-Judicial E-Stamp paper is available near you in sub-registrar office, court, and co-operative bank.

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Is PAN Card mandatory for buying property, registration?

Quoting Permanent Account Number (PAN) is mandatory for sale or purchase of immovable property for an amount exceeding Rs 10 lakh. As per sub-section (5) of section 139A of the Act read with Rule 114B…

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How much amount of land can I hold in Kerala?

At present, individuals are allowed to hold a maximum of 7.5 acres and families a maximum of 15 acres. Since there is no single number linking all transactions, it is impossible to know how much land…

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What is Thandaper?

Thandaper is the revenue record of a property. The revenue department of Kerala would demand Aadhaar details while paying land tax as it is set to roll out Unique Thandaper Number (UTN) to streamline…

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What are the necessary documents /information required to be furnished along with the application for a mutation in Assam?

(A) Mutation by way of inheritance. Death certificate of the deceased pattadar. Next of kin certificate. Probate from a competent court in case of a will. Affidavit mentioning the relationship of the…

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