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Cities Step Up Property-Tax Enforcement With Bengaluru Auctions, Mumbai E‑Auction Notices

Civic agencies are invoking statutory seizure powers to recover large property‑tax arrears.

Overview

  • Greater Bengaluru Authority scheduled the auction of 81 north Bengaluru properties for 3 pm on March 6 to recover about ₹1.94 crore after repeated notices.
  • Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued e‑auction notices for 34 properties with unpaid dues and penalties totaling ₹548.69 crore, granting 21 days to clear amounts.
  • Mumbai officials said five owners have already paid ₹10.45 crore as the crackdown advances through electronic auction proceedings.
  • A separate BMC action served a final seven‑day notice to six major defaulters owing over ₹420 crore, warning of auctions on March 10 if dues remain unpaid.
  • Panvel Municipal Corporation set a March 10 deadline for 2025–26 property‑tax payments with penalties and attachment under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, while facilitating online payments with a 2% rebate and extended office hours.