Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission-2 (KARC-2) headed by former chief secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar has recommended conversion of B-khata sites to A-khata with collection of a land conversion fee, a fine and a compounding fee to the planning authority concerned after suitable
rules under Section 76F of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning (KTCP) Act .
The commission submitted its second and third reports to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. It recommends immediate online approval of building plans for up to 2,400 sq.ft. on the basis of self-declaration and certification, and payment of a fee through an online application.