In January 20202, the Karnataka Cabinet made the decision to defend more than 78,000 residents from false property tax demands brought on by inaccurate zonal classification by the BBMP. However, the government's decree is yet to be implemented, making residents restless and impatient. The BBMP's flaws have led to ongoing administrative delays, and citizens continue to receive penalty notifications. Citizens have now requested that the BBMP's Special Revenue Commissioner expedite the issuance of the GO and also send a copy of the recommendation that the BBMP had made to the government regarding the issue.
The Karnataka Cabinet made the decision in January 2022 to defend more than 78,000 residents from false property tax demands brought on by inaccurate zonal classification by the BBMP. However, the government's decree is yet to be implemented, making residents restless and impatient.
The Bengaluru Navanirmana Party (BNP) organized a physical and online protest with hundreds of participants in September 2021. They gathered thousands of signatures through an online petition, which successfully attracted the attention of the Karnataka government and resulted in the Cabinet's decision in 2022. However, the BBMP's flaws have led to ongoing administrative delays, and citizens continue to receive penalty notifications.
In a letter dated March 7, citizens requested that the BBMP's Special Revenue Commissioner expedite the issuance of the GO and also send a copy of the recommendation that the BBMP had made to the government regarding the issue. However, th eBBMP has not yet responded.
In an interview captured by ET Realty, Lalithamba from the BNP stated, "Neither official communication in accordance with the decision has been received, nor is it clear if or when an appropriate government order (GO) is likely to be issued. The BBMP should improve its IT system and the government should issue the directive.”
Property tax is a significant source of revenue for the government of Karnataka, a state located in southern India. The tax is levied on all properties within the state, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The amount of tax payable is determined by the property's location, type, size, and usage. The Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976, and the Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964, govern the collection and administration of property taxes in the state.
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