Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority has launched the Plot Sub Division service on the eAasthi 2.0 platform. The service is meant for properties held jointly by owners in a single A-eKhata (owners may or may not be…

Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority has launched the Plot Sub Division service on the eAasthi 2.0 platform. The service is meant for properties held jointly by owners in a single A-eKhata (owners may or may not be family members). Joint owners with a clear share in the joint property can now divide the plot among themselves. Each owner then gets a separate A-eKhata as per his/her share, in his/her name.The only rider is that the properties must not only have a A-ekhata and said ekhatas must have recorded the individual shares of the owners.The service is meant for properties held jointly by owners in a single A-eKhata (owners may or may not be family members). Joint owners with a clear share in the joint property can now divide the plot among themselves. Each owner then gets a separate A-eKhata as per his/her share, in his/her name.Many persons in Bengaluru jointly own a property in a single A-eKhata. The owners may be brothers and sisters, heirs, relatives, or other non-family joint owners. Every joint owner’s share must be clearly recorded in the A-eKhata. eAasthi 2.0: Citizens can now track e-Khata applications online at different stages of processingMore than 2,000 sq m Plots may obtain sub-division from the Town Planning Wing as per regular procedure. Documents required are that the applicant must upload a plot sub-division sketch prepared by a registered architect. The sketch must clearly show the boundaries of the original jointly owned plot; the proposed sub-divided plot for each joint-owner access to the public road; any internal road needed to reach the sub-divided plots, with its width marked (minimum 3.5 metres)GBA officials claimed that the online sub-division of A e-khatas a simple and smooth process.Benefits of getting a separate eKhataSell, gift or mortgage their shareGet a building plan sanctioned for their part of the property pay property tax independently.The new service lets joint owners complete the sub-division online, through a simple and smooth process.Apply online: https://GBAeAasthi.karnataka.gov.inHow will separate e-khatas help owners of jointly held propertiesThey can sell, gift or mortgage their shareGet a building plan sanctioned for their part of the propertyPay property tax independentlyWho can applyOnly A-eKhata properties may be sub-divided.Plots up to 2,000 sq. m. (about 21,500 sq. ft.) get a smooth and quick option to sub-divide among joint owners.Property should be either a “vacant plot” or a “plot with building” type. Multi-storey flat/unit A-eKhatas cannot be sub-divided under this option.Who can’t applyJoint owners of multi-storey flat/unit with A-ekhatasJoint owners of plots measuring more than 2000 Sq M Plots may obtain sub-division from the Town Planning Wing as per regular procedure.Conditions for each new plotEach sub-divided property must havea site area of more than 50 sq. m. (about 538 sq. ft.)road to the front must be at least 6 metres (about 20 ft) wideindependent access to a public road, or through an internal road connected to a public roadSub-divided plots without direct access to public road need an internal road for the access and it must be at least 3.5 metres (about 11.5 ft.) wide.Keep in mind before applyingUpload a plot sub-division sketch prepared by a registered architect. The sketch must clearly show:the boundaries of the original jointly owned plotthe proposed sub-divided plot for each joint-owneraccess to the public roadany internal road needed to reach the sub-divided plots, with its width marked (minimum 3.5 metres)How to applyVisit https://GBAeAasthi.karnataka.gov.inSelect the Sub-Division or Bifurcation of Existing A-Khata service.Enter the details of the joint owners of the property and upload the architect’s sketch.Enter each sub-divided plot area and other details.Pay the applicable fee online after approval.Contact eKhata Universal Helpline: 9480683695

Source: Deccan Herald