Property Tax Not Hiked: Bengaluru’s Civic Body Squashes Fake News (image/https://site.bbmp.gov.in/historyofbbmp.html)
Amid rumours of a new property tax computation system coming into effect on April 1 for Bengaluru residents, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has clarified that there will be no hike in property tax.
The civic body issued the clarification after several social media handles claimed that the property tax was set to be increased three to five times in the next financial year. BBMP stated that the tax system from seven years ago will continue to remain so.
The civic body squashed the rumours set aflame by viral videos claiming a surge in property taxes. The BBMP assured the panicked Bengaluru citizens that it would be following the system set in place since 2016 and that there would be no change whatsoever. They also added that the BBMP has written to the Bengaluru city police commissioner to ensure that all videos claiming otherwise are withdrawn.
Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivkumar, addressed the rumours and clarified the same. He said, “It has been brought to my notice that fake news peddlers are peddling fake news on social media regarding the increase in property tax rate by the BBMP w.e.f. April 1, 2024.”
Asking the citizens to refrain from believing the fake news, Mr. Shivkumar added, “Please do not believe any rumours regarding the same.”
The city is currently undergoing a water crisis.
It has been brought to my notice that fake news peddlers are peddling fake news on social media regarding the increase in property tax rate by the BBMP w.e.f April 1, 2024.
I would like to clear the air here for Bengaluru residents that BBMP has not hiked any property tax, which…
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) March 25, 2024
