MANGALURU: Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has achieved its highest property tax collection to date, amounting to Rs 149.6 crore under the Self-Assessment Scheme (SAS) for the financial year 2025-26, according to commissioner Ravichandra Naik.
In a statement to the press, Naik mentioned that the estimated demand for the fiscal year was Rs 112 crore, with previous collections of Rs 137 crore in 2024-25 and Rs 117 crore in 2023-24.
The city, divided into 60 wards, encompasses a total of 2,22,256 properties, comprising 1,75,724 residential units, 44,074 commercial properties, 1,175 industrial properties, and 1,283 non-residential properties.
Naik noted that the rise in property tax collections over the years will facilitate various development projects by the MCC.
To enhance collection efforts, MCC initiated a pilot project in three wards – Attavar, Hampankatta, and Padavu – involving physical inspections of properties. Teams of MCC officials conducted field visits to verify property details and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Campaigns were also launched to promote timely tax payments.
According to the commissioner, “Field visits allowed the city corporation to confirm property existence, identify new properties not currently taxed, and bring them into the taxation framework. A sample survey is in progress, resulting in an additional property tax collection of Rs 55.3 lakh, including pending dues and newly assessed properties in the three wards.”
Property owners can enjoy a 5% rebate on taxes paid by April 30, and Naik urged citizens to meet this deadline.
To further increase revenue, MCC plans to implement QR codes on advertising materials to prevent unauthorized uses and ensure proper permissions. A software platform will also be developed, allowing advertisers to book and pay for hoarding space online.
