Property Tax Defaulters Face Asset Transfer Action in West Corporation

Bengaluru West City Corporation has initiated legal action against property tax defaulters, including auction proceedings and potential transfer of ownership of 55 properties to the Corporation if dues are not cleared within the stipulated time.

Key Details:

• Authority: Bengaluru West City Corporation

• Law Applicable: Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2025

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

• Property tax is mandatory for all property owners every financial year

• Tax revenue is used for development and maintenance of civic infrastructure

Enforcement Actions Taken:

• Show-cause notices and demand notices issued to defaulters

• Defaulter details published on official tax portal

https://bbmptax.karnataka.gov.in

• Notifications sent via:

Mobile messages

• Proclamation notices at property locations

Auction and Property Action:

• Distress sale (auction) conducted on:

17.02.2026

• 21.02.2026

• 06.03.2026

• Unsold Properties: 55 total

Zone 1 – 46 properties

• Zone 2 – 9 properties

• Orders issued to purchase these properties by the Corporation at government guidance value

Deadline & Final Action:

• Defaulters must clear full dues within 30 days from order date

• If unpaid:

Property will be registered in the name of the Commissioner

• Remaining balance (after deducting dues, penalties, interest, and admin costs) will be transferred to the owner’s bank account