One-time settlement scheme: BBMP to keep revenue offices open till 9 pm today

So far, only 1 lakh people have cleared their dues. The scheme offers a 100% waiver on interest and a 50% reduction on penalties.

Bengaluru: The BBMP has decided to keep its revenue offices open until 9 pm on July 31, the last date for utilising the one-time settlement scheme for property tax defaulters.

So far, only 1 lakh people have cleared their dues. The scheme offers a 100 per cent waiver on interest and a 50 per cent reduction on penalties.

The BBMP stated that about 2.87 lakh property tax defaulters still owe Rs 548 crore to the civic body.

Officials said that the deadline will not be extended. The BBMP had hoped the one-time relief would encourage defaulters to clear their dues, but expressed disappointment with the low response.