The alleged e-Khata irregularities in Bengaluru have taken a new turn, with an FIR being registered against 31 people, including Assistant Commissioner Basavaraj N. Magi, for issuing e-Khatas to ineligible properties as per established rules.
Halasuru Gate Police have registered the case on the complaint of GBA Special Commissioner (Revenue) Munish Moudgil, alleging that a special facility meant for banks under the SARFAESI Act was misused to get approvals for e-Khata for properties which did not meet eligibility conditions.
The alleged irregularities relate to misuse of a special provision for banks to get e-Khata certificates on properties acquired through proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act.
Banks/financial institutions can take possession of such properties when borrowers default on their loans and then start auctioning them. A special provision allows these properties to get e-Khata documentation so that they can legally be transferred and sold. But the complaint says certain officials, builders and private applicants misused this provision by getting approvals for properties which were not eligible under the rules.
Documents which were not permitted under special SARFAESI procedure were allegedly uploaded during the application process. Instead of submitting SARFAESI orders or sale certificates, applicants allegedly uploaded ordinary sale deeds, joint development agreements, etc.
These documents were allegedly accepted and processed, resulting in e-Khata certificates being issued for properties which did not qualify for special facility. The alleged misuse has raised serious questions about the verification process and how property-related approvals were granted within GBA jurisdiction.
One of the accused named in the FIR is Basavaraj N Magi, who was Assistant Commissioner, KR Puram division and also had revenue responsibilities. The complaint said 98 ineligible properties from Horamavu and KR Puram got e-Khata approvals through his login details between January 29 and June 19, 2026.
It is alleged that a special provision meant for banks was used to process applications for properties that did not meet the conditions. Police are now investigating how these applications were processed and whether other people facilitated irregularities.
A total of 31 people have been named in the FIR in connection with the scam. The case alleges criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery of documents and use of forged documents as genuine records. Police have registered the case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigators will look into applications, supporting documents, official login records and approval history to find out how irregularities took place; identify those who prepared and uploaded documents and whether any financial benefits were involved.
The latest FIR comes after earlier administrative action was recommended against officials in connection with e-Khata irregularities. Assistant Commissioner of Kengeri division Lokamatha D.S and Basavaraj N Magi had been recommended for suspension in the alleged violations earlier. The criminal case has also intensified scrutiny of the functioning of revenue officials and approval procedures under the Greater Bengaluru Authority.
The e-Khata system is a part of Bengaluru’s property administration framework as it gives digital records of property ownership and other details; for property transactions, taxation, verification of ownership documents, etc. Any alleged manipulation of the system can create problems for genuine owners of property, buyers and financial institutions. The latest allegations have thus raised questions about document verification, accountability and transparency in issuance of e-Khata certificates.
The police investigation will now find out whether the alleged irregularities were done by individuals or as part of a wider network (officials and private applicants) and whether other properties got approvals through similar methods in other parts of Bengaluru. There could be further action against people involved in the alleged irregularities if the probe continues.
With 98 allegedly ineligible properties being probed and 31 people named in the FIR, it is a big development in Bengaluru’s e-Khata controversy. The investigation will show how much of the special banking provision has been misused and who is responsible. Allegations against the named individuals are still subject to police investigation and judicial proceedings.
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