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Belagavi Civic Body’s Illegal Construction Crackdown Raises Accountability

BELAGAVI: On Thursday, the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) ramped up its efforts against illegal constructions, initiating a partial demolition of a four-storey building in the bustling Maruti Galli area. The operation, carried out with JCB machinery, signifies a notable intensification in the enforcement of regulations against unauthorized structures in the city. The demolition captured significant public interest, drawing large crowds as sections of the building were dismantled. While many locals applauded the enforcement as a necessary assertion of civic oversight, it has also sparked controversy and raised concerns regarding governance, due process, and accountability within the urban local body. A…

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40% of Belagavi Property Owners Miss Tax Payments

BELAGAVI: A troubling trend is emerging in Belagavi city, where nearly 40% of property owners have not settled their property tax dues for the 2025-26 financial year, raising crucial concerns about both revenue recovery and administrative efficiency. According to insiders at the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC), the city has 166,178 registered properties. Out of these, property tax dues have only been cleared for 95,829 properties. This includes defaulters from various sectors, such as private residences, businesses, educational institutions, and even government establishments. Despite assertions of financial discipline and efforts to enhance revenue collection, BCC only gathered ₹70.8 crore in property…

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Belagavi civic body records ₹44.7 crore in Q1 property tax

BELAGAVI: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has set an ambitious goal of collecting Rs 75 crore in property tax for the financial year 2025-26. So far, the civic body has collected Rs 44.7 crore in the first quarter, aided by a 5% rebate scheme that ended on June 30. This figure represents the highest Q1 property tax collection in the BCC’s history, attributed to an effective awareness campaign about the rebate and diligent efforts to stop revenue losses. With Rs 44.7 crore already in hand, the BCC aims to raise the remaining Rs 30 crore in the upcoming quarters to…