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Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) achieved its highest-ever property tax collection at 88.4% for the previous financial year, surpassing the earlier maximum of 79%. This improvement followed several initiatives, including listing major defaulters publicly, engaging women self help groups for collections, door-to-door drives, SMS reminders, and offering a 5% early payment rebate. The MCC now aims for full property tax recovery by the end of the current financial year. With around 1,83,000 properties under its jurisdiction, property tax continues to remain a major revenue source for the corporation's civic services and development projects.
Mysuru City Corporation has recorded a property tax collection rate of 88.4%, marking the highest in its history. This is a significant improvement over previous years when the collection rate had not crossed 80% by the year-end. The increase reflects the corporation's focused measures to improve compliance among property owners and ensure timely revenue for civic services. Advertisement
Officials highlighted that several steps contributed to this improvement. For the first time, MCC published the names of major defaulters, including individuals, business establishments, and government institutions, on its official website after repeated notices. Publicly sharing this information helped encourage timely payments.
Additionally, selected women self-help groups were involved to assist in collection efforts across different wards. Door-to-door campaigns and SMS alerts were sent to remind defaulters, while early payments were incentivized through a 5% rebate offered during the initial months of the financial year. These combined measures created higher awareness among property owners and strengthened compliance.
Historically, the MCC collected 79.06% of property taxes, amounting to INR 198.8 crore, in the previous year, and INR 164.2 crore the year before that. This growth reflects a positive trend in revenue collection for the corporation.
The corporation manages tax collection for around 1,83,000 properties, and property tax remains one of its primary revenue streams alongside trade licence fees and building permit charges. The deputy commissioner (revenue), Somashekhar, noted that the combination of public disclosure, proactive follow-ups, and incentives were more effective this year than in the past.
Local residents and experts have also highlighted that simplifying the payment process can further improve compliance. They emphasized the need for smoother online payment options and timely reminders so that tax payment becomes a routine obligation for property owners, similar to utility bills.
Looking ahead, the MCC aims for full recovery of property taxes by the end of the current financial year, which would further strengthen its resources for public services, infrastructure maintenance, and urban development projects.
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