Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar announces one-time settlement for property tax in Bengaluru offer till July 31

The one-time settlement scheme will end on July 31 and I urge people to make use of the opportunity to clear the outstanding payments, the deputy CM said.

Published on: Jun 12, 2024, 16:20:12 IST

By Yamini C S

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On Tuesday, D K Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, who oversees Bengaluru Development, announced that the opportunity for a 'One Time Settlement' to clear overdue property tax in the city will be available until July 31.

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"The BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) had not actively pursued property tax outstanding due to elections. The one-time settlement (OTS) scheme will end on July 31 and hence I urge people to make use of the opportunity to clear the outstanding payments. The OTS scheme provides 50 per cent concession on penalties and 100 per cent concession on interest payments," Shivakumar said while speaking to reporters.

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"More than 50,000 people have paid taxes under the OTS scheme and another 4 lakh are yet to pay. They will be deemed defaulters from August 1. If those outside the tax bracket pay taxes and submit proof within 90 days, we will provide them with a property tax account," he added.

He further stated that twenty lakh properties are within the tax bracket, and that the process of digitising them is in progress. "Around 8 lakh properties are completed and the rest would be completed within 3 months. Once the process is complete, the digital records will be sent to property owners," he said.

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He also spoke on the Bengaluru civic body's ban on flex banners and said they were being used extensively by various organisations including political parties, and that action will be taken against Assistant Revenue Officers in case of non-compliance. "The public can lodge their complaints regarding unauthorised flex banners on the BBMP helpline," he stated.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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