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Bengaluru Government Buildings Targeted Over ₹473 Crore Tax Debt

BENGALURU: The Special Commissioner (Revenue) of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued a circular instructing all Commissioners of five City Corporations to initiate actions for recovering outstanding property taxes and service charges from government-owned properties in their areas. NR Ramesh, a former leader in the BBMP Council, highlighted in a letter that government buildings owe property taxes and service charges totaling ₹473 crore and urged authorities to collect these pending amounts. According to Ramesh’s letter, “Government authorities have ignored their obligations, effectively cheating the GBA by failing to pay property taxes and service charges annually. He also attached documentation…

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Gurugram to Launch Sealing Drive Against Tax Defaulters

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has identified 65 property owners who owe more than Rs 1 crore each. Starting Tuesday, the MCG will initiate a sealing drive targeting these defaulters. Officials have indicated that the majority of the properties involved are commercial establishments and industrial units. This action is part of MCG’s continuous efforts to recover overdue property tax payments and enhance its revenue base. “We will commence the sealing drive on Tuesday, focusing on the 65 properties identified with outstanding property tax dues. Notices have been dispatched to the respective property owners,” stated an MCG official familiar…