Property Tax & Khata Guide for Sarjapur Road 2026

By Jyothi, Bangalore Real Estate Desk · Published 03 Jul 2026 · Last updated 03 Jul 2026

After you buy an apartment on Sarjapur Road in 2026, two things stay with you for as long as you own the home: an annual property tax you pay to the jurisdictional local body, and a valid khata, the property record used for tax and for loans, permits and resale. The tax is a yearly charge on the property, and the khata is what proves the property is on record in your name. This guide explains what property tax is, the difference between A-Khata and B-Khata, what e-Khata and e-Aasthi mean, and how to pay your tax step by step. It uses real corridor projects such as the pre-launch Godrej Sarjapur township at Sarjapura, Prestige City, Birla Evara and Sobha Royal Pavilion as examples to apply these ideas against.

One thing you will not find below is a fixed figure. Property tax rates and amounts, khata rules and any transfer fees change over time and vary by jurisdiction, so a number printed today can be out of date tomorrow. Treat everything here as structural guidance, and confirm the current tax and khata rules for your own property with your jurisdictional local body before you act.

What Is Property Tax?

Property tax is a recurring, annual charge that a local body levies on the property you own. Paying it keeps your ownership in good standing on the tax record, so it is not a one-time cost but a yearly responsibility for as long as you hold the home.

• What it is: an annual tax on the property, based on the property's assessed value and its use, payable each year to the local body.
• Who levies it: the jurisdictional local body for your area collects it, so which body applies depends on where your Sarjapur Road home sits.
• Self-assessment: in many areas the owner self-assesses the tax using the local body's method or calculator, then pays the assessed amount.
• Who pays: the owner of record pays it, which is why keeping the khata in your name matters for the tax to reach you correctly.

Bottom line: property tax is an annual, owner-borne charge levied by the jurisdictional local body, often self-assessed, that you pay every year you own the home.

A-Khata vs B-Khata

The khata is the record that ties a property to the tax rolls and to ownership. The difference between an A-Khata and a B-Khata is structural, and it can affect what you are able to do with the home, so understand which one your property carries before you buy.

Bottom line: A-Khata sits on the main register with full approvals while B-Khata sits on a separate register that can limit loans or permits, so confirm your khata type with the local body or a property lawyer.

e-Khata & e-Aasthi (Digitised Records)

Karnataka has been moving khata records to a digital form, so alongside the paper khata there is a digitised version to check. Getting this right early means your tax record and your ownership match in the system.

• e-Khata: the digitised version of your khata record, which you can check for existence and accuracy.
• e-Aasthi: the state's initiative to move khata and property records to a digital register, of which e-Khata is a part.
• Match your name: confirm the digitised khata shows your name and the correct property details after you buy.
• Where to check: use the jurisdictional local body's portal to view or confirm your e-Khata rather than relying on a paper copy alone.

Bottom line: e-Khata is the digitised khata under Karnataka's e-Aasthi move, so confirm your record exists, is digitised and matches your name on the jurisdictional local body's portal.

How to Pay Property Tax, Step by Step

Paying property tax on Sarjapur Road follows a fairly fixed order once you own the home and hold a valid khata. The area around Sarjapura falls under Anekal taluk, so confirm your jurisdictional local body before you start.

• 1. Know your jurisdiction: confirm which local body covers your property so you pay the right authority.
• 2. Get the khata or PID: have your khata number or property identification number ready, as it is how the tax record is looked up.
• 3. Self-assess or use the calculator: work out the amount using the local body's method or its online calculator.
• 4. Pay online or at the local body: pay through the local body's portal or at its office using the accepted mode.
• 5. Keep the receipt: save the payment receipt as proof for records, loans and future resale.
• 6. Update on transfer: when ownership changes, update the khata so the tax record follows the correct owner.

Bottom line: confirm your jurisdiction, use your khata or PID, assess the amount, pay online or at the local body, keep the receipt, and update the khata on transfer.

1. Godrej Sarjapur

Godrej Sarjapur is a pre-launch, forest-themed township by Godrej Properties at Sarjapura, off Sarjapur-Attibele Road. As an example to apply these ideas against, after possession you register the khata into your name and pay annual property tax on this home to the jurisdictional local body. Its Karnataka RERA registration is in process and expected at the official launch, so verify the live number and confirm the khata and tax position before you rely on them.

• Builder: Godrej Properties Limited
• Location: Sarjapura, ~30 acres, 85-90% open space
• RERA: K-RERA in process - verify the number at launch
• Configuration: 2, 3 & 4 BHK
• Ticket size: ~Rs 1.45 crore (base rate ~Rs 13,500/sq ft)
• Status: Pre-launch, official launch targeted December 2026, possession targeted December 2030

Bottom line: the corridor anchor - after possession, hold a valid khata in your name and pay the annual property tax, confirming both with the local body. Compare the floor plans and price list as you plan.

2. Prestige City

Prestige City is a township-scale gated community by Prestige Group on Sarjapur Road, with 1, 2 and 3 BHK homes across multiple enclaves. As an example to apply these ideas against, after possession you register the khata and pay annual property tax on the unit you buy. Confirm the khata type, your name on the record and the current tax position with the local body before you rely on them.

• Builder: Prestige Group
• Location: Sarjapur Road
• RERA: RERA-registered - verify the number for your tower
• Configuration: 1, 2 & 3 BHK
• Ticket size: ~Rs 90 lakh
• Status: Under construction

Bottom line: homes across several enclaves, so confirm the khata and the annual property tax for the specific unit you buy.

3. Birla Evara

Birla Evara is a newer gated project by Birla Estates on Sarjapur Road, with 2 and 3 BHK homes and a longer possession runway. As an example to apply these ideas against, after possession you register the khata into your name and pay annual property tax on this home. Confirm the khata type, the digitised e-Khata and the current tax position with the local body before committing.

• Builder: Birla Estates
• Location: Sarjapur Road
• RERA: RERA-registered - verify the current number
• Configuration: 2 & 3 BHK
• Ticket size: On Request
• Status: Under construction (possession ~2032)

Bottom line: a longer-runway home, so confirm the khata will be in your name and the property tax is current before you register.

4. Sobha Royal Pavilion

Sobha Royal Pavilion is a gated community by Sobha Limited on Sarjapur Road, with 3 and 4 BHK homes built to Sobha's in-house construction standard. As an example to apply these ideas against, after possession you register the khata and pay annual property tax on this home to the jurisdictional local body. Confirm the khata type, your name on the record and the current tax position before you rely on them.

• Builder: Sobha Limited
• Location: Sarjapur Road
• RERA: RERA-registered - verify the number for your phase
• Configuration: 3 & 4 BHK
• Ticket size: On Request
• Status: Under construction / ready phases

Bottom line: a larger home, so confirm the khata is in your name and keep the annual property tax paid once you take possession.

How to Handle This After You Buy

Start with the khata, then keep the tax current. After registration, get the khata updated into your name, ideally an A-Khata on the main register, and confirm the digitised e-Khata shows your name and correct details. Then pay the annual property tax to the jurisdictional local body each year and keep every receipt. Apply that method to a real home: the Godrej Properties township at Sarjapura, Prestige City, Birla Evara or Sobha Royal Pavilion. For corridor background, read the Sarjapur Road property guide and the project location and connectivity on this site, and see the Wikipedia entry for Sarjapura for area context.

Bottom line: update the khata into your name, verify the e-Khata, keep the annual property tax paid, and confirm the current rules with the jurisdictional local body.

Conclusion

Property tax and khata are the two things that stay with you for as long as you own an apartment on Sarjapur Road in 2026, and the way to get them right is to start with the record. Hold a valid khata in your name, ideally an A-Khata on the main register, verify that your e-Khata is digitised and matches your details, and keep the annual property tax paid to the jurisdictional local body with the receipts saved. Apply that to a real home - the pre-launch Godrej Properties township at Sarjapura, Prestige City, Birla Evara or Sobha Royal Pavilion. Because Sarjapura falls under Anekal taluk, the jurisdiction may not be core BBMP, so confirm which local body applies and the current tax and khata rules with that body or a property lawyer before you commit.