Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has decided to take stringent action against property tax defaulters as part of its efforts to improve revenue collection and strengthen the civic body’s finances.

The corporation plans to issue warning notices to property owners who have failed to clear their outstanding property tax dues. If the dues remain unpaid despite notices, the MCC may initiate further enforcement measures, including seizure of properties and disconnection of essential services, according to the report.

The move comes as civic authorities seek to ensure that property owners meet their tax obligations on time. Property tax is one of the important sources of revenue for urban local bodies and plays a key role in financing civic infrastructure and public services.

MCC focuses on recovering pending dues

The corporation’s decision is aimed at recovering long-pending dues and improving its overall revenue position. Officials are expected to identify defaulters and serve notices before moving towards stronger action against those who continue to ignore the demands.

The MCC has also maintained an online property tax defaulter list, organised zone-wise, allowing details of defaulters for the 2025-26 financial year to be accessed through its official citizen services portal.

The availability of such records is part of the corporation’s broader efforts to improve transparency in tax administration and encourage property owners to clear their dues.

Commercial establishments also under scrutiny

The latest enforcement drive follows directions issued by Urban Development and District Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah to the MCC to act against commercial establishments that have failed to pay property taxes for several years.

During a progress review meeting in August, the minister pointed out that some commercial establishments had not paid property tax since 2011. He directed officials to issue notices and take action according to rules against establishments that had defaulted for more than two years.

The directions underline the administration’s concern over long-pending tax dues and the need for municipal authorities to strengthen revenue recovery.

Revenue needed for civic development

Property tax collections are crucial for the functioning of the civic body because they contribute towards funding basic infrastructure and municipal services. Better collection can provide the corporation with additional resources for road maintenance, sanitation, drainage, street lighting and other civic requirements.

The MCC’s latest move is therefore not limited to recovering individual outstanding amounts. The corporation is also seeking to improve compliance among property owners and ensure that municipal revenue is collected more efficiently.

The state government has also been pushing urban local bodies to improve their revenue collection mechanisms. A recent government directive emphasised stronger collection of property taxes and other local revenues to improve the financial health of municipal administrations and reduce dependence on government grants.

Property owners urged to clear dues

Property owners with pending tax payments are likely to face increased scrutiny as the MCC steps up enforcement. Officials are expected to rely on notices and existing municipal procedures before taking coercive measures against persistent defaulters.

For property owners, the announcement serves as a reminder to verify their tax status and clear outstanding amounts to avoid additional action. The MCC’s online services also provide access to property tax information and a defaulter list.

The corporation’s focus on tax recovery comes at a time when Mysuru’s civic administration is also seeking to improve service delivery and address infrastructure requirements. Ensuring regular payment of property taxes will be important for maintaining a stable revenue base.

Enforcement expected to strengthen

The MCC’s decision to move against persistent property tax defaulters signals a tougher approach towards revenue collection in Mysuru. Warning notices will be the first step, while continued non-payment could lead to stronger measures, including property seizure and disconnection of essential services, as indicated by the civic body.

The success of the drive will depend on how effectively the corporation identifies defaulters, follows due process and recovers long-pending amounts. For property owners, timely payment remains the simplest way to avoid enforcement action and contribute to the city’s civic administration.