Tag: Property tax in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru: 85% Flat Owners Approved in E-Khata Drive, 4K Appeals

BENGALURU: Out of 140,000 e-khata applications submitted by flat owners in the city, approximately 120,000 were approved without objections, as their tax records and sale deeds were verified as accurate, based on data from the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) obtained by TOI. However, around 20,000 flats were identified with discrepancies, yet only 4,000 owners have lodged appeals to date. Authorities stress the importance of not generalizing individual cases, highlighting that 85% of flat owners have adhered to the regulations. A senior revenue official remarked, “Some residents have acknowledged their mistakes and are ready to pay the adjusted amounts; we are…

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Bengaluru Authority to Launch in September

BENGALURU: The state government is finalizing preparations to launch the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on September 2. This new entity will replace the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) with five municipal corporations. Draft orders for the new corporations have already been issued, objections have been considered, and a final notification is expected soon. The historic BBMP headquarters, which has housed the city’s administration since 1947, is being renovated to serve as the Chief Minister’s office in his role as Chairperson of the GBA. The Bengaluru Urban Development Minister, acting as Deputy Chairperson, will work from the upgraded Deputy Mayor’s office.…

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Bengaluru: E-Khata Error Leaves Owner with Massive Tax Bill

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched e-khata services at BangaloreOne centers across the city on November 11, 2024. The launch was announced by BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath following a week-long training for the BangaloreOne staff. This initiative aims to alleviate the challenges faced by property owners and protect them from exploitation by private cyber centers, which often charge up to ₹5,000 for e-khata-related services that are now available at government centers for regulated fees. If the experience of a flat owner is any indication, property owners must be vigilant and verify their property details before uploading relevant…