The announcement came after allegations of irregularities in registering properties on the Kaveri 2.0 software.
Published Jan 06, 2026 | 8:40 PM ⚊ Updated Jan 06, 2026 | 8:40 PM
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Synopsis: Earlier on Monday, the Department of Stamps and Registration suspended Sarjapur Sub-Registrar Ravi Sankana Gowda for allegedly registering 40 sale deeds on the Kaveri 2.0 software linked to the Infosys land parcel in a fraudulent manner.
The Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner has been directed to investigate the 53.5-acre land sale by Infosys in Anekal to real estate developer Puravankara, over allegations of irregularities in registering properties on the Kaveri 2.0 software.
The announcement was made by Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, while speaking to the reporters on Tuesday, 6 January.
Earlier on Monday, the Department of Stamps and Registration suspended Sarjapur Sub-Registrar Ravi Sankana Gowda for allegedly registering 40 sale deeds on the Kaveri 2.0 software linked to the Infosys land parcel in a fraudulent manner.
The Kaveri 2.0 allows certain exemptions for mandatory e-khatas in registration of properties that are backed by court orders. At the Sarjapur sub-registrar office, this exemption was allegedly misused to register sale deeds even in cases where no court orders were present.
Launched on 29 May 2023, Kaveri 2.0 was designed to streamline processes for property owners, buyers, and sellers.
Apart from Gowda, four other sub-registrars have also been suspended for their alleged role in illegally processing sale deeds at different locations including Banaswadi, Varthur and Halasuru.
The land sale deal had earlier drawn questions over whether a government-allotted land was being sold at a commercial price. Infosys later clarified that the land was not allotted by the government, but was bought in the open market.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram earlier suggested that the land may have originally been allotted by the government at concessional rates for a specific purpose. “If the land was given at a concession for a specific purpose and the land wasn’t utilised for that purpose Infosys has no right to sell it for a commercial rate today. Return the land and proceeds to the Government of Karnataka,” he posted on X.
His remarks sparked a broader political and media backlash, with several politicians and journalists accusing the company of underutilising land meant for job creation and instead monetising it through real estate transactions.
In a statement, Infosys claimed that the Anekal land that has been divested was purchased as “non-commercial” and “non-industrial land”, at market value, and was not allotted by the government.
Transaction records showed that the company acquired the land from Sobha and other associated persons five years ago. Meanwhile, Puravankara, in a stock exchange filing, said that the acquisition supports its strategy of adding “quality developable land” across strategic Bengaluru micro-markets.
The deal, according to Puravankara Managing Director Ashish Puravankara, reflects a disciplined approach to growth and confidence in the fundamentals of these locations to develop large, sustainable communities.
However, with reference to the Anekal deal, Infosys reiterated that the sale was executed in adherence with Infosys’ policies.
“As part of Infosys’ asset divestment program, a land parcel located in Anekal, Bengaluru, was identified for divestment and to optimise asset utilisation. The sale was executed in adherence with Infosys’ policies, external approvals and compliance with regulatory requirements,” their statement said.
(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Anisha Reddy)
