Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Feb 9: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced an increase in property tax by 3 percent, effective from the next financial year.

The decision was taken during the monthly council meeting of the corporation held on Monday, February 9. The hike is in accordance with the government guidelines which mandate a periodic revision of property tax based on the guidance value of properties.

During the meeting, it was clarified that the revision is a routine administrative process and is intended to bolster the revenue of the local body for developmental projects. The council members discussed the necessity of the hike to maintain and improve civic amenities across the 60 wards of the city.

However, the opposition members expressed reservations regarding the timing of the tax hike, citing the financial burden on the common public. They urged the administration to focus on improving tax collection efficiency rather than increasing the tax slab.

Despite the objections, the resolution to increase the tax was passed. Property owners in the city limits will now have to pay the revised rates starting from April 1, 2026.