In Bengaluru, the Khata document plays a significant role in property ownership and taxation, although it is not the sole proof of ownership. Mrinal Trivedi, an expert from Square Yards, explains that mutation, the process of updating property ownership in municipal records, typically requires Khata registration. If a Khata has not been issued due to incomplete approvals or classification issues, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will not process the mutation until these issues are resolved. Amrutha Varshini Sreedhar from King Stubb and Kasiva states that while mutation without a Khata is legally possible with valid title documents, it complicates the process and may lead to scrutiny from local authorities. Properties can be sold without a Khata, but this raises concerns for buyers regarding municipal compliance and property valuation. B Khata properties, which are recorded for tax purposes but do not fully comply with municipal regulations, can also be sold, though they carry higher risks. Mutation of a B Khata property is possible but does not rectify any underlying regulatory issues.