The exorbitant khata transfer fee fixed by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has drawn flak from people owning property at layouts developed by it. Property owners said they are not opposed to paying a fee for transferring khata but have objected to the steep hike introduced by the BDA. They argue that the increased amount is not only arbitrary but also places an unnecessary financial burden on those seeking to update property ownership records without any significant additional service or benefitsTheir main grievance is that the BDA charges the same fee for transferring khata to a dependant’s name after the death of the original owner, as it does for a regular sale transaction. Owners say they have no objection to a higher fee for transfers involving the sale of a property, but also places an unnecessary financial burden on those seeking to update property ownership records without any significant additional service or benefits. Residents argue that the BDA should have introduced a separate category for transfers involving legal heirs instead of treating them on par with property sales. “We have written letters to BDA officials appealing for a review of the fee hike, as it imposes a burden on dependants. Ashok M, forum’s General Secretary said officials promised to resolve the issue, yet no actionn has been taken so far.
 

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