BENGALURU, 10 DEC

Mahadevapura zone has emerged as the top contributor in property tax collections for the current fiscal year by collecting by November-end Rs 1,154.49 crore out of the allocated target of Rs 1,309.04 crore for the city limits.

This represents an achievement of 88 per cent of the target, surpassing all other zones, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) said on Tuesday.

According to the BBMP, the zone's success has been attributed to focused efforts under the "One-Time Settlement" (OTS) scheme. Regular interaction with property owners, especially defaulters, has significantly boosted collections, it said.

KR Puram and Hoodi sub-divisions achieved 90 per cent of their respective targets, contributing to the overall success.

Efforts in E-Khata Distribution

Mahadevapura has also prioritised swift issuance of E-Khatas. Of the 6,012 applications received final E-Khatas, 3,851 have already been processed, the BBMP said. Campaigns will be organised to encourage more property owners to apply for E-Khatas, it said.

BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath said, "To address grievances related to E-Khatas and ensure transparency, a helpline (94806-83695) has been launched. People can use this to report any issues or instances of corruption."

Overall BBMP property tax collection stands at Rs 4,286.04 crore out of a total target of Rs 5,210.48 crore, achieving 82.26 per cent overall. East and south zones collected Rs 715.97 crore and Rs 617.77 crore, respectively. The amounts collected by other zones are: West zone  Rs 486.47 crore, Bommanahall Rs 421.67 crore, Yelahanka Rs 415.08 crore, RR Nagar Rs 337.80 and Dasarahalli Rs 136.79.