Step up issue of e-khatas to property owners, Yathindra tells MCC, urban local bodies
Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah has directed Mysuru City Corporation officials to accelerate the issuance of e-khatas and improve property tax collection. The meeting also addressed urban planning issues, including the relocation of footpath vendors and the need for better parking infrastructure.
Why it matters
Efficient property documentation and tax collection are critical for the financial sustainability and urban development of growing Indian cities.
Minister for Urban Development Yathindra Siddaramaiah, who is also the Minister in-charge of Mysuru district, has directed the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and urban local bodies to step up the process of issuing e-khatas to property owners.
Speaking at a review meeting at the MCC in Mysuru on Friday, Mr. Yathindra called upon officials to encourage property owners to obtain e-khatas for their properties. He also directed them to ensure that all properties within MCC limits are mapped, to enable accurate assessment and collection of property tax.
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