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Bengaluru Civic Body Faces E-Khata Grievance Backlog

Representative image created by AI BENGALURU: The BBMP is facing a growing backlash over 31,000 e-khata show-cause notices for property tax on parking areas, resulting in a significant backlog of unresolved grievances and a high rate of reopened complaints. In four wards—Kengeri, Hoodi, Horamavu, and Begur—over one-third of cases related to BBMP’s e-khata notices remain unresolved. As of August 7, 32 new complaints were reported, with 70 cases resolved in the past day, leaving 124 complaints pending. Additionally, 46 complaints were reopened, indicating dissatisfaction with previous resolutions. The Mahadevapura zone has the most unresolved complaints, with Hoodi (12 pending) and…

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Over 370K Bengaluru Properties Pending Tax Payments

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has identified approximately 370,000 properties with overdue taxes totaling between Rs 700 and 800 crore. Maheshwar Rao, the chief commissioner of BBMP, announced that notices will be sent again through SMS and email to remind defaulters to settle their dues. According to Special Commissioner (Revenue) Munish Moudgil, even though auction notices were issued for 6,000 to 7,000 properties, compliance rates remain unsatisfactory. To enhance compliance, BBMP plans to block the e-khata accounts of tax defaulters, preventing any property sales until taxes are paid. “This process may take 4-5 months, but it is crucial…

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Bengaluru e-Khata Reveals Extensive Property Tax Evasion

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has made significant strides with its newly launched e-Khata system, aimed at eliminating fraudulent property transactions and the fabrication of documents. Since its implementation on October 1, 2023, the system has uncovered substantial property tax evasion, recovering an impressive Rs 500 crore. BBMP officials highlight that the final e-Khata requests have exposed inconsistencies indicating considerable underreporting of property sizes and the inappropriate application of residential tax rates on commercial properties. These vulnerabilities, previously exploited through self-declaration, are now being addressed. Over 5.5 lakh e-Khatas Issued Since the introduction of the e-Khata system, more…

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Bengaluru Property Owners Get Relief: B-Khatas Now A-Khatas

In a pivotal decision poised to support numerous property owners in Bengaluru, the Karnataka Cabinet has authorized the regularization of B-Khata properties verified by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) up to September 30, 2024. These properties will now qualify for A-Khata status, providing much-needed legal clarity and enabling access to vital civic amenities such as electricity and water connections. The announcement was made on Thursday by Law Minister H.K. Patil after the cabinet meeting. He remarked, “This initiative aims to instill discipline in the city’s property development landscape and mitigate illegal constructions.” B-Khatas have historically created legal confusion. Initially…

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Bengaluru Blueprint Ready for Upcoming Cabinet Meeting: Deputy CM

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Monday that a comprehensive development roadmap for Greater Bengaluru is almost ready and will be presented to the cabinet at its next meeting. “We are in the final stages of finalizing the development plan for Greater Bengaluru,” Shivakumar told reporters, marking a significant initiative in the government’s urban governance reforms. The announcement follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s statement in May regarding the implementation of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, which will see the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) replaced by a new governing body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). On May 25, Shivakumar…

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Karnataka Homebuyers Urge Action on Property Delays

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Home Buyers Forum has presented a memorandum to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, urging the state government to address long-standing issues that impact countless homeowners, particularly concerning ownership rights and regulatory gaps. “We want to highlight that homebuyers in Karnataka face significant challenges in asserting their ownership rights,” reads the memorandum. The forum detailed key obstacles and proposed solutions for the Chief Secretary’s consideration, advocating for the interests of millions affected. One major issue raised is the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) failure to update khata mutation records for apartment owners. Despite having registered their flats, many owners…