<p>Bengaluru: The recent increase in the guidance value of properties across the state has dealt a significant blow to residents in Bengaluru’s peripheral areas, who are now facing a two- to three-fold increase in property tax.</p>.<p>While the government withdrew a similar tax computation system for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits, the rapidly developing panchayat areas are bearing the brunt.</p>.<p>Despite citizens' complaints to panchayat members, office-bearers and staff, the government remains oblivious to the repercussions of the guidance value hike on property tax.</p>.Will splitting BBMP help Bengaluru?.<p>Residents are calling for adjustments in the computation system to reduce the property tax burden.</p>.<p><strong>Case in point</strong></p>.<p>Take the case of Tushar Chandra, a resident of Hennagara panchayat under Anekal taluk. He paid Rs 4,500 in property tax for a house built on a 40x60 sqft plot in both 2022-23 and 2023-24. Following the guidance value revision in October last year, his property tax soared to Rs 9,385, more than doubling.</p>.<p>"When we raised the issue with the panchayat, the staff was rude to us. Despite the hike, the facilities have not improved. The garbage truck comes only twice a week and dumps waste in lake beds. Many roads lack streetlights. The Jigani-Bommasandra road is full of potholes," Chandra complained.</p>.Bengaluru Governance Bill may resurrect Akrama Sakrama.<p>This is not an isolated case. Residents in the city’s outskirts have seen their property tax rise drastically.</p>.<p>Prasad SRN, a resident of Madanayakanahalli panchayat near Nelamangala, reported that the tax for his vacant plot increased from Rs 1,600 to Rs 4,600.</p>.<p>"Computing property tax based on guidance value is unscientific, arbitrary and illogical. Tripling the tax with a single decision is a huge burden on taxpayers. The government must modify the notification to provide relief," he said.</p>.<p>He visited the DH office on Thursday after many residents, who had met with panchayat members, were unable to find a solution.</p>.<p>Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister Priyank Kharge stated that he had not received any complaints from residents. "I will look into this," he assured.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The recent increase in the guidance value of properties across the state has dealt a significant blow to residents in Bengaluru’s peripheral areas, who are now facing a two- to three-fold increase in property tax.</p>.<p>While the government withdrew a similar tax computation system for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits, the rapidly developing panchayat areas are bearing the brunt.</p>.<p>Despite citizens' complaints to panchayat members, office-bearers and staff, the government remains oblivious to the repercussions of the guidance value hike on property tax.</p>.Will splitting BBMP help Bengaluru?.<p>Residents are calling for adjustments in the computation system to reduce the property tax burden.</p>.<p><strong>Case in point</strong></p>.<p>Take the case of Tushar Chandra, a resident of Hennagara panchayat under Anekal taluk. He paid Rs 4,500 in property tax for a house built on a 40x60 sqft plot in both 2022-23 and 2023-24. Following the guidance value revision in October last year, his property tax soared to Rs 9,385, more than doubling.</p>.<p>"When we raised the issue with the panchayat, the staff was rude to us. Despite the hike, the facilities have not improved. The garbage truck comes only twice a week and dumps waste in lake beds. Many roads lack streetlights. The Jigani-Bommasandra road is full of potholes," Chandra complained.</p>.Bengaluru Governance Bill may resurrect Akrama Sakrama.<p>This is not an isolated case. Residents in the city’s outskirts have seen their property tax rise drastically.</p>.<p>Prasad SRN, a resident of Madanayakanahalli panchayat near Nelamangala, reported that the tax for his vacant plot increased from Rs 1,600 to Rs 4,600.</p>.<p>"Computing property tax based on guidance value is unscientific, arbitrary and illogical. Tripling the tax with a single decision is a huge burden on taxpayers. The government must modify the notification to provide relief," he said.</p>.<p>He visited the DH office on Thursday after many residents, who had met with panchayat members, were unable to find a solution.</p>.<p>Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister Priyank Kharge stated that he had not received any complaints from residents. "I will look into this," he assured.</p>