BNCC to Take Over 51 Unsold Properties in Zones 1 & 2 Over Tax Dues

Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) will take over 51 unsold properties in Zones 1 and 2 as a final recovery step due to non-payment of property tax. The action follows multiple notices and unsuccessful auction attempts.

Key Details

• Authority: Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC)

• Issued by: Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar

• Total properties: 51 (unsold after auction)

• Total pending dues: ₹1,37,14,934

• Locations: Zones 1 and 2 (specific wards not specified)

Recovery Process

• Show-cause and demand notices issued to defaulters

• Property details published on official website

• Intimations sent via SMS and on-site notices

• Auctions conducted on:

27.02.2026

• 06.03.2026

• 13.03.2026

• Properties remained unsold after auctions

Final Action

• 51 properties will be taken over by BNCC

• Properties will be deemed sold to the Corporation at notified (guideline) value

• Recovery includes:

Pending property tax

• Penalties

• Interest

• Administrative costs

• Remaining balance (if any) will be refunded to owners via bank transfer

• Ownership records will be updated, and properties will be free of encumbrances

Legal Framework

• Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2025

• Property Tax Assessment, Collection and Management Rules, 2024