Urban local bodies across Mysuru district have reported a significant and impressive jump in property tax collections for the current financial year. This robust performance, led by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), is credited to a series of citizen-friendly measures including the adoption of digital payment systems and attractive incentives for prompt payers.
Digital Drives and Incentives Fuel Compliance
The key to this success lies in a multi-pronged strategy implemented by the authorities. A major factor has been the introduction of convenient digital payment options, eliminating the need for physical visits. Furthermore, a 5% rebate offered for early tax payments, which was extended until mid-September this year, acted as a powerful motivator for property owners. Complementing these were proactive door-to-door collection drives and fortnightly review meetings to monitor progress and address hurdles.
Mysuru's Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) for MCC, Somashekhar G S, confirmed that these initiatives have encouraged timely compliance. The district, which is also the home constituency of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has now emerged as a strong performer in revenue mobilisation among urban bodies in the state.
MCC Leads with Impressive Figures
The data underscores the turnaround. By the end of October, the Mysuru City Corporation had already collected 83% of its annual property tax target. In monetary terms, it has gathered Rs 202.1 crore against the annual goal of Rs 243.6 crore. The civic body is now ambitiously planning to achieve 100% property tax collection by the end of March 2026.
Additionally, efforts to recover pending dues are also showing results. MCC has collected Rs 12 crore in arrears, though it continues to pursue the remaining target of Rs 32 crore. This performance builds on a strong foundation from the previous year, where MCC achieved a 91.3% collection rate in 2023-24, a benchmark it aims to surpass this year.
Success Replicated Across District Bodies
The positive trend is not confined to the city corporation alone. According to sources in the urban planning cell, other urban local bodies in the district have also registered impressive collection figures this year. This includes:
- City Municipal Councils in Nanjangud, Hootagally, and Hunsur.
- Town Municipal Councils in KR Nagar, Bannur, T Narasipur, Periyapatna, and H D Kote.
- Town Panchayats in Saragur, Rammanahalli, Bogadhi, Kadakola, and Srirampura.
The surge in property tax revenue, a primary income source for these bodies, is crucial as it directly fuels local development works. The improved collections ensure that administrators have the necessary funds to implement planned civic and infrastructure projects for the fiscal year, ultimately benefiting residents across Mysuru district.
