PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

khata

KAH-tuh

Definition

An official land or property record document in India, used to track ownership and tax liability.

Etymology

Derived from the Hindi and Urdu word 'khata', meaning an account, ledger, or record book, which traces back to Sanskrit roots related to accounting or classifying.

In the news

The article mentions the digitisation of property records through the 'e-khata' system to modernize the management and transparency of real estate documentation.

Filling vacant posts government’s priority: CM Shivakumar

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The New Indian Express

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