The Karnataka government has introduced automatic land-use conversion for properties located within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Master Plan area, marking a significant change in the process of obtaining development approvals. The reform removes the requirement for a separate land conversion application, with conversion now taking place automatically during plan approval.
Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the new system is intended to simplify procedures for property owners, particularly those who purchased sites in earlier years that were classified as unauthorised or fell under B-Khata. With the updated framework, applicants can directly seek plan approval as per the Master Plan, and the land-use conversion will be integrated into the same process.
Previously, land conversion typically took four to six months and involved multiple steps, often leading to delays and additional costs. The separate approval requirement also created scope for procedural bottlenecks and extended timelines for project execution. Under the revised system, conversion is expected to be processed automatically once the development plan is approved, reducing turnaround time.
The government has also linked the new process with e-Khata and digitised land records, aiming to streamline documentation and improve transparency. Officials said a new software platform has been launched to support this integrated approach, enabling time-bound processing and reducing dependence on manual interventions.
As part of broader reforms, the state is continuing efforts to address pending property documentation cases. Officials noted that a large number of applications have already been cleared under the e-Khata system, and the new conversion mechanism is expected to further speed up approvals for both residential and non-residential developments permitted under the Master Plan.
For property owners, the change is expected to make it easier to move from B-Khata to A-Khata, improve access to formal financing, and support smoother resale and project approval processes. Developers and landowners within the GBA Master Plan area will no longer need to approach separate departments for land conversion, as the step is now embedded within the planning approval workflow.
The reform is part of a wider push to modernise urban governance, reduce procedural complexity, and ensure faster execution of development projects in and around Bengaluru. Officials said the integrated, digital approach is aimed at improving efficiency, reducing disputes, and supporting orderly urban growth in the metropolitan region.
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