Bengaluru, Nov. 14 -- In a major development in the alleged illegal e-Khata issuance case in Bengaluru, police have registered an FIR against 31 persons, including assistant commissioner Basavaraj N. Magi. The complaint accuses officials and private applicants of exploiting a facility intended for banks to obtain e-Khatas for properties that were not eligible.

Halasuru Gate police registered the case based on a complaint filed by Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Special Commissioner (Revenue) Munish Moudgil.

The alleged irregularities relate to a special provision under the SARFAESI Act, which enables banks to secure e-Khatas for properties taken over and auctioned after borrowers default on loans. The complaint alleges that this facil...