The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) uses GPS to capture property coordinates to help with property tax assessment, e-khata issuance, and other services: Property tax assessment BBMP officials use GPS to assess the location and area of properties to calculate taxes accurately. E-khata issuance BBMP staff visit properties to capture GPS coordinates, which are required to obtain an e-khata. The GPS coordinates act as a unique identifier for each property. Reducing bureaucracy and corruption The GPS coordinates help reduce bureaucracy and corruption in khata issuance. Preventing misappropriation The GPS coordinates help prevent misappropriation by ensuring that the same land cannot be claimed by multiple people. Making property records accessible online The GPS coordinates make property records accessible online, eliminating the need for in-person interactions.