Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the State government is discussing the possibility of providing tax relaxation to 30x40 sites and sheds. The government is also mulling over slashing penalty levied on violators.
This comes after the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) started to issue notices to tax defaulters and violators. The BBMP has identified about six lakh defaulters and violators in the city. While some did not pay taxes, a few paid residential tax for commercial properties. This had resulted in leakage of revenue to the civic body. After Mr. Shivakumar took over, he directed the BBMP to focus on increasing tax revenue to the fullest potential possible.
Mr. Shivakumar, speaking at a public grievance meeting at Shiruru ground on Tuesday, said people have been complaining about the notices and penalties: “I urge people not to panic. The government is seriously considering tax relaxation and cutting down penalty money.” He said that at every public grievance meeting, the same issue was brought to light by the public and hence, the government had started discussions on solving the problem.
