Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announces talks to reduce property tax fines for certain categories of properties in Bengaluru. Find out more about the discussions and how it will benefit property tax defaulters.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is confident of mopping up Rs 4,500 crore in property tax by the end of the fiscal year. Read more about BBMP s strategies to increase tax collection.
BBMP s revenue officials sealed the main entrance of Mantri Square mall in Malleswaram on charges of not paying property tax. Learn more about the tax issue and the actions taken by BBMP.
According to BBMP data, there are 13.4 lakh A khata properties and 6.8 lakh B khata properties in the city. The data shows that only 20.2 lakh properties having A or B khata are paying property taxes to the civic agency.
The commission’s report, submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, proposed various measures, including the clearance of slums, which could necessitate increased contributions from taxpayers.