Bengaluru East Corporation to Take Over 51 Property Tax Defaulting Properties

Bengaluru East City Corporation has announced action against 51 property tax defaulters, with plans to take possession of properties if dues are not cleared within the final notice period.

Key Details:

• Announcement made by Commissioner D.S. Ramesh

• Action initiated under:

Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2025

• Property Tax Assessment, Collection, and Management Rules, 2024

• 51 properties identified for takeover:

28 in Mahadevapura Zone

• 23 in K.R. Puram Zone

• Prior steps taken:

Show-cause and demand notices issued

• Multiple SMS reminders sent

• Auction proceedings conducted:

Some owners cleared dues and retained properties

• Some properties auctioned to recover tax

Current Action:

• 51 properties neither cleared dues nor sold in auction

• Corporation to take possession of these properties

Final Opportunity for Property Owners:

• One-month deadline from date of notification to clear dues

• Upon payment, properties will be returned to owners

If Dues Remain Unpaid:

• Corporation will:

Take ownership based on guideline value

• Deduct pending tax amount

• Transfer remaining balance to owners’ bank accounts

Important Dates:

• Press Release Date: 29 March 2026

• Final Payment Window: Within 1 month from notification