Bengaluru's GBA Names BMTC, BMRCL, Police Among 1,000 Property Tax Defaulters With Over Rs 437 Crore Arrears

The Greater Bangalore Authority (GBA) has launched a strong recovery drive against both government and private institutions over long-standing property tax dues running into Rs 437 crore. The civic body has issued notices to more than 1,000 property holders and warned that failure to clear arrears by February 17 could lead to property auctions.

The list of defaulters includes several major government organisations. Among them are the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the Bangalore City Police Commissioner’s Office, the Fire and Home Guard Department, and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies. Properties registered under the names of the President and Governor have also been

flagged for pending dues.

According to GBA records, the Survey of India’s property in Bommanahalli has outstanding tax dues of Rs 23.51 lakh. Another high-value property belonging to the Space Department in Malleshwaram has a government valuation of Rs 16.96 crore and is also under scrutiny for pending payments.

The crackdown extends beyond government offices. Parappana Agrahara Central Jail and police residential quarters in Shantinagar are among the public sector properties that have received notices. Several district-level administrative offices, including those linked to Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, have also been listed as defaulters.

Educational institutions and charitable organisations form a significant portion of the arrears list. Baldwin Boys High School has pending tax dues of Rs 4.03 crore, while Rukkini Educational Charitable Trust owes Rs 8.17 crore.

Private corporations and real estate companies account for some of the largest outstanding amounts. Chalet Hotels leads the list with dues of Rs 39.56 crore. Other major defaulters include Gangadhar, Ramachandra, T. Anand, and Manjunath, collectively owing Rs 16.92 crore. Brigade Foundation has arrears of Rs 4.31 crore, while Kirloskar Systems has also been named among companies yet to clear their dues.

GBA officials have stated that the notices are part of a large-scale enforcement drive aimed at improving tax compliance across Bengaluru. The authority has emphasised that all defaulters, regardless of whether they belong to the public or private sector, will be treated equally under the law.

Officials have warned that if the dues are not cleared by the February 17 deadline, the civic body will initiate auction proceedings. These auctions may involve properties belonging to schools, colleges, hotels, IT and BT companies, and major real estate holdings.

The move signals a stricter approach by the GBA towards revenue recovery and civic accountability. Authorities believe the enforcement action will help strengthen municipal finances and ensure that institutions fulfil their tax obligations on time. The coming weeks are expected to determine whether defaulters settle their payments or face the possibility of losing their properties through auction.