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This is an archive article published on January 7, 2025
Property tax default: BBMP attaches over 81k properties in Bengaluru, seals nearly 7k others
In the past week alone, Rs 3.69 crore was recovered, 203 non-residential properties were sealed, and 180 properties attached for non-payment of property tax dues, Bengaluru civic officials said.
The circular, effective immediately, aims to eliminate ambiguities in the earlier rules. (File Photo)
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has intensified its crackdown on property tax defaulters, attaching over 81,000 properties and sealing 6,914 others this financial year.
As of January 4, the BBMP has collected Rs 4,370.81 crore in dues, achieving nearly 84 per cent of its revenue collection target of Rs 5,210.48 crore. This marks a 25.31 per cent increase compared to Rs 3,487.96 crore collected by the same time in the last financial year.
According to the civic body, its officials identified 2,06,753 property tax defaulters in early January, with pending dues amounting to Rs 329.15 crore. In the past week alone, Rs 3.69 crore was recovered, 203 non-residential properties were sealed, and 180 properties were attached for non-payment.
Out of the 3,95,250 defaulters recorded last April, the BBMP has recovered Rs 404.46 crore from 1,88,497 defaulters so far. The Mahadevapura zone has the highest number of defaulters at 44,363, followed by Bommanahalli (33,042) and RR Nagar (32,508).
Special Commissioner (Revenue) Munish Moudgil said, “Directions have been given to all zonal commissioners to seal the properties with long-pending tax arrears.” The focus will be on sealing commercial shops with the highest arrears. Recovery methods include sealing, confiscation, and foreclosure of properties.
Currently, 9,691 properties are under revision, with Rs 191.47 crore pending in arrears. Last week alone, the BBMP recovered 25 such properties, collecting Rs 10 lakh.
A zonal review will be conducted this week to assess progress and ensure aggressive recovery measures are implemented, officers added.
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