Bengaluru, Nov. 6 -- In a major crackdown on alleged irregularities in property documentation, the Greater Bengaluru Authority has suspended two senior revenue officials for issuing illegal e-khatas to more than 100 flats by exploiting a special facility in its e-Aasthi software.

Basavaraj Magi, in-charge revenue officer of Bengaluru East City Corporation, and Lokamatha D.S., in-charge revenue officer of Bengaluru West City Corporation, were placed under suspension following the discovery of violations in property records in the KR Puram and Kengeri zones.

The alleged fraud involved misuse of a software provision designed to facilitate the transfer of properties sold through bank auctions under the SARFAESI Act. Banks can seize and auct...