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Bengaluru civic body to auction 81 properties over pending property tax
Bengaluru civic body to auction 81 properties over pending property tax of ₹1.94 crore
Bengaluru civic body to auction 81 properties over pending property tax of ₹1.94 crore
Greater Bengaluru Authority to auction 81 north Bengaluru properties on March 6 to recover ₹1.94 cr in unpaid property tax dues after repeated notices to owners
Updated on: Mar 06, 2026 12:13 PM IST By Souptik Datta Share via Copy link As many as 81 properties in north Bengaluru whose owners failed to clear property tax dues will go up for auction on March 6, according to Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials. 81 properties in north Bengaluru will be auctioned on March 6 after owners failed to clear property tax dues, according to Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials. (Picture for representative purposes only) (Unsplash ) The civic body’s commissioner, Pommala Sunil Kumar, said in a statement that the auction will be held at 3 pm after repeated notices were issued to property owners who failed to clear their outstanding taxes. According to the GBA, 47 properties in Zone-1 have pending dues amounting to ₹1.32 crore, while 34 properties in Zone-2 collectively owe about ₹62.18 lakh. In total, property tax arrears of around ₹1.94 crore are pending from these properties. Officials said property tax collected within the corporation's limits is used to maintain civic infrastructure and provide public services. Under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act 2025, property owners must pay property tax annually.Also Read: ₹7 crore in bids">Bengaluru’s GBA auctions seven properties to recover tax arrears, attracts over ₹7 crore in bids The civic body stated that show-cause and demand notices had already been issued to the defaulters under the Property Tax Assessment, Collection and Administration Rules 2024. Authorities also contacted owners through messages, personal visits and notices pasted at the properties. The auction will be conducted at the Yelahanka Mini Vidhana Soudha in the presence of the joint commissioners of Zone-1 and Zone-2, the statement said. Officials said that properties will be removed from the auction list if owners clear their pending dues before the auction. Property owners can also submit objections to the concerned joint commissioner’s office before the auction proceedings.
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GBA auctions seven properties
Earlier, GBA auctioned seven properties across the East and North zones, attracting bids worth over ₹7 crore, as part of efforts to recover long-pending dues running into hundreds of crores, according to details shared by the civic authority. The municipal body said nearly 7,000 properties across the city have accumulated property tax arrears totalling ₹437 crore. Of the seven properties auctioned, two were within the North City Corporation limits, and five were within the East City Corporation. On the auction of properties for non-payment of property tax, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had said earlier that most defaulters are commercial property owners who have failed to pay taxes for the past seven to eight years. He made the remarks during a press conference at the GBA office on February 21. “One Time Settlement was introduced as a humanitarian measure, and 2.65 lakh people benefited, generating ₹1,200 crore in revenue. If property owners fail to utilise OTS, the municipal body must proceed as per law,” he had said. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Souptik Datta Souptik Datta is a deputy chief content producer at Hindustan Times Digital, where he reports on southern India with a focus on real estate, urban infrastructure and environmental urban issues. His coverage tracks the intersection of policy, capital flows, regulation and sustainability, examining how these forces shape housing markets, commercial real estate and large-scale infrastructure development across rapidly transforming cities. He also closely tracks civic issues affecting urban residents, including property taxation, planning approvals, public transport expansion, water stress, waste management and the governance challenges that influence everyday life in India’s metros. Souptik’s reporting is driven by a strong interest in accountability, consumer rights and the lived realities of homebuyers and investors navigating volatile pricing cycles, regulatory changes and project delivery risks. He frequently analyses project launches, land monetisation strategies, planning frameworks, RERA-related developments and the broader implications of infrastructure investments on emerging growth corridors. His work blends on-ground reporting with data-backed analysis and long-form explainers aimed at demystifying complex real estate and infrastructure developments for readers. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, Souptik was associated with Moneycontrol at Network 18, where he covered real estate, infrastructure and allied sectors, producing market insights, policy-led stories and in-depth features. Outside the newsroom, Souptik is an avid solo traveller and documentary enthusiast, exploring diverse regions and visually documenting unique narratives through film and photography. In his early career, Souptik also freelanced as a documentary photographer, independently working on visual storytelling projects that captured grassroots narratives, urban change and everyday life. He can be reached at souptik.datta@htdigital.in.Read More Real Estate News Stay updated with latest Real Estate news and updates from India and around the World, explore the latest market moves and premium property listings updates now on Hindustan Times News / Real Estate / Bengaluru Civic Body To Auction 81 Properties Over Pending Property Tax Of ₹1.94 Crore See LessAs many as 81 properties in north Bengaluru whose owners failed to clear property tax dues will go up for auction on March 6, according to Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials.
The civic body’s commissioner, Pommala Sunil Kumar, said in a statement that the auction will be held at 3 pm after repeated notices were issued to property owners who failed to clear their outstanding taxes.
According to the GBA, 47 properties in Zone-1 have pending dues amounting to ₹1.32 crore, while 34 properties in Zone-2 collectively owe about ₹62.18 lakh. In total, property tax arrears of around ₹1.94 crore are pending from these properties.
Officials said property tax collected within the corporation's limits is used to maintain civic infrastructure and provide public services. Under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act 2025, property owners must pay property tax annually.
Also Read: ₹7 crore in bids">Bengaluru’s GBA auctions seven properties to recover tax arrears, attracts over ₹7 crore in bids
The civic body stated that show-cause and demand notices had already been issued to the defaulters under the Property Tax Assessment, Collection and Administration Rules 2024. Authorities also contacted owners through messages, personal visits and notices pasted at the properties.
The auction will be conducted at the Yelahanka Mini Vidhana Soudha in the presence of the joint commissioners of Zone-1 and Zone-2, the statement said.
Officials said that properties will be removed from the auction list if owners clear their pending dues before the auction. Property owners can also submit objections to the concerned joint commissioner’s office before the auction proceedings.
Also Read: ₹27.6 lakh in dues from 14 defaulters, re-auction likely for remaining properties">Bengaluru’s municipal body recovers ₹27.6 lakh in dues from 14 defaulters, re-auction likely for remaining properties
The municipal body said nearly 7,000 properties across the city have accumulated property tax arrears totalling ₹437 crore.
Of the seven properties auctioned, two were within the North City Corporation limits, and five were within the East City Corporation.
On the auction of properties for non-payment of property tax, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had said earlier that most defaulters are commercial property owners who have failed to pay taxes for the past seven to eight years. He made the remarks during a press conference at the GBA office on February 21.
“One Time Settlement was introduced as a humanitarian measure, and 2.65 lakh people benefited, generating ₹1,200 crore in revenue. If property owners fail to utilise OTS, the municipal body must proceed as per law,” he had said.
Source: HindustanTimes
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