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Explainer: Tax-zones, Bhu-Aadhaar and other BBMP property tax guidelines
Every year, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) collects property tax during the months of April and May, and a 5% rebate is accorded to encourage timely tax payments. This year, however, BBMP has extended the 5% rebate period for property tax payments until July 31, 2024. If you are a property owner in Bengaluru, you can take advantage of this extended rebate period to pay your property tax before the deadline. One of the reasons for the extension, beyond the regular deadline of April 30th, is the Lok Sabha Elections. According to a circular issued by BBMP Chief Commissioner…
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‘@Ashwin – appreciate your observations. Potholes appear because of sub-standard laying of bitumen/tar hot mix, non-adherence to required temperature before spreading, thin spreading as against the prescribed thickness, bad compression, bad camber, clogged side drains and silt/ much/garbage filled RWDs. Rates are quoted by contractors keeping in mind the tender conditions and award of contracts is highly skewed and there is a high level nexus between elected reps, officials and contractors. There is rampant corruption while taking check measurements, quality and quantity control assurance are totally overlooked and bills are passed subverting all conditions. WHY CAN’T WE HAVE PLASTIC COATED BITUMEN ROADS THAT LAST ALMOST 5 YEARS? About 10 years ago, I remember that Miller Road was laid with plastic bitumen coated spread and it was appreciated.