Mysuru, June 10 -- Public complaints on e-Khata

In the wake of hundreds of public complaints alleging delays in the issuance of e-Khata documents and various permits, Lokayukta Police yesterday conducted a surprise inspection at the Mysuru City Corporation's (MCC) Zonal Offices, scrutinising property records and registers as part of an investigation into the alleged irregularities in property documentation and issuance.

The action follows complaints that officials were demanding bribes from property owners to issue e-Khata documents and complete related procedures.

Acting on these allegations, Lokayukta officials had in July last year raided multiple civic offices, including MCC Zones 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9, besides the Town Panchayat office...