Bengaluru: In a strong move to boost property tax collection, the Bengaluru East City Corporation has begun sealing commercial and non-residential buildings that have failed to pay property tax for several years in the Mahadevapura Zone.
Guided by the directions of City Corporation Commissioner D. S. Ramesh, enforcement teams sealed banks, hotels, and commercial complexes that continued operations despite long-pending tax arrears.
Sealing Drive to Recover Tax Dues
Officials said that properties with one year or more of unpaid property tax had been served statutory notices and granted sufficient time to comply. However, due to continued non-payment, sealing action was initiated as per rules.
The operation was carried out under the leadership of Joint Commissioner Dr. Dakshayini K., with ward-wise teams identifying properties with the highest arrears and enforcing sealing to ensure recovery.
Properties Sealed for Tax Arrears
The following commercial properties were sealed during the drive:
- Shamanna
72/1, Bellandur Village, Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru - N. Dastagiri Saheb
131, Margosa Avenue, GGL, Bellandur Village - V. Narayanappa
34, Ring Road, Bellandur Village, Bengaluru - N. Lingareddy
No. 74/1, Outer Ring Road, Bellandur Village - K. M. Annayyappa, D. Yellappa & K. M. Muniyappa
Site No. 2, Kaikondrahalli Village - N. Dastagiri Saheb
113A, GGL, Bellandur Village, Bengaluru - K. R. Ananth Kumar
Kaikondrahalli Village - Shridhar Pampati
No. 8/8/2-10, Third Floor, Ambalipura Village - Manjula C.
No. 79/7, Bellandur Village, Bengaluru
Civic officials warned that strict action will continue against high-value commercial properties with outstanding tax dues, and urged citizens to pay property tax on time to avoid penalties and sealing.
Infrastructure Review Under ‘Suraksha-75’ Project
A separate infrastructure review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Additional Commissioner (Development) Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar, focusing on junction development under the Suraksha-75 Project in Bengaluru East.
Key Decisions Taken
- Comprehensive development of major junctions at Marathahalli, Varthur Kodi, Bagmane Tech Park, Kundalahalli, Outer Ring Road–Embassy Tech Village, and Sarjapur Junction, with instructions to accelerate works
- Integrated development of entry and exit points along Outer Ring Road to reduce traffic congestion
- Preparation of micro-plans to remove footpath encroachments near flyovers and underpasses on ORR
- Immediate clearance of encroachments on relinquishment deed (RD) properties and transfer of such land to civic ownership
PG Inspection & Penalty
As part of regulatory enforcement, Additional Commissioner (Revenue) Pragna Amembala conducted an inspection of AL Co-Living PG at White Rose Layout, Kadugodi.
During inspection, it was found that the PG was operating without renewal of trade licence and failed to maintain hygiene standards in the dining area. A penalty of ₹50,000 was imposed as per rules. Medical officers and health supervisors were present during the inspection.
The day’s meetings were attended by Chief Engineer Krishnamurthy, along with Executive Engineers and Assistant Executive Engineers from the Bengaluru East City Corporation.
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