Q:     What is Property Tax ?

A:     A tax levied by urban local bodies, based on the value of property you own.

Q:     What are the properties subject to tax?

A:     Except the properties, which are exempted from tax under law, the tax is levied on all the remaining buildings, land, structures with land and all the non-agricultural lands within        

        the limits of City Municipal Council. 

Q:     Which property & whose property are exempted or assessed at reduced rate (concession) in case of Property Tax?

A:     The buildings used under the ownership of the Central and State for government purposes and the lands and buildings not intended for Commercial & Residential purposes

        ,public temples and charitable institutions are exempted from the payment of tax.

Q:     What is PID ?

A:     A unique ID is allotted for each Tax Assessee which is called PID. (Property Identification Number).

Q:     How do I calculate my Property Tax?

A:     Please refer SAS Form .

Q:     Do open plots invite taxes?

A:    Yes, they do invite taxes. As per KMC Act 1976 the span of property tax is not only limited to buildings, even the land falling under the jurisdiction of the C.M.C is covered in it.

Q:     What is Property Tax Register?

A:     The particulars regarding the payment of tax by the owners and occupiers of the Land and Buildings in revenue division of each and every ward will be published in this Property

        Tax Register. The interested persons may verify the said details free of cost otherwise the requisite fee should be paid and the certified copy may be obtained. 

Q:     What are the Rates of Property Tax?

A:     Please refer present structure

Q:     How do i know my Property Depreciation Rates?

A:     Please refer present structure. 

Q:     How is my property assessed if used for both residential and non-residential (commercial) use?

A:     The residential portion is charged at residential rates and commercial portion is charged at commercial rates.

Q:     I have rented out the property. Can I receive the property tax Bill at a different mailing address at my risk?

A:     Yes, you can specify a different correspondence address.

Q:     What should I carry along with me for payment of Property Tax?

A:

·                    Measurement details of your property

·                    You need to carry notice or warrant if at all issued.

·                    In case you do not have these documents you can even carry old bill or receipts of payment & property municipal number.

Q:     Any guidelines for cheques, other do’s and don’ts?

A:     Please make sure that the cheques you are submitting for payment to the CMC are crossed ‘account payee only’ and drawn in the name of Commissioner, City Municipal Council,

        Bidar. Please retain the property tax bill and the receipt of the payment, as it may be required for various applications to the CMC.

Q:     What are the modes of payment for the bill ?

A:     You can pay your payment by cash to the banks, cheque (in city), DD

Q:     Which are the banks where I can pay my property tax?

Q:   Is there any concession in Advance payment of Property Tax?

A:   Yes, the concession at the rate of 5% will be allowed to the assessee, who makes the tax payment by submitting particulars during the opening of the month of financial year i.e.,

       before 30th April. A concession of 50% is allowed on the building utilized for self-occupation Residential Building under this Self Assessment Scheme.

Q:    Who is responsible to pay Property tax in case of rented property-owner or tenant?

A:   Owner and tenant, both are equally responsible for the payment of Property Tax.

Q:    What if the tenant has not paid Property Tax for several years and later on he vacates the property?

A:    Owner is responsible so we have no concern with the tenant.

Q:    What if, I don’t pay my property tax in the specified time period, what is the penalty for the delay?

A:    Penalty is 2 % every month for the payment of tax arrears.

Q:    Longtime unused/abandoned property: how about them?

A:    The CMC is not concerned with whether the property is being used or not for a period of time. It is also not possible to keep track of occupancy of the property. So taxes are leviable

        till the property is in existence.

Q:    What is action against the un-authorized and buildings constructed in violation of rules?

A:     When the buildings are constructed without obtaining necessary official plan from the City Municipal Council  and buildings constructed in violation of the directions and the rules, the

        officer of the authority may assesses the tax and levy penalty twice the assessed amount and further until the buildings constructed in violation of rules are set-right, the imposition

        of penalty continues every year. This action will not prohibit the law to take action against the unauthorized buildings.

Q:     Whether the assessee derives the property right on the property subject to tax under Self Assessment Scheme?

A:    No. All the buildings, lands falling within the jurisdiction of City Municipal Council / Town Municipal Council / Town Panchayat shall have to pay tax. There is no restriction that you

       should have Khatha, Mutation or Record of Rights to pay the tax and further the owners of any un-numbered property of the Municipal Council  also have to pay the property tax and

       submit the particulars. The certified copy of the Property Tax Order and Property Tax Register relate the payment of tax. Separate action will be taken in accordance with law

       regarding the Mutation and Record of Rights.

Q:    What action will be taken against the tax evaders ad who do not pay the tax?

A    Under this Self Assessment Scheme, all the buildings, properties and the lands falling within the limits of the C.M.C shall voluntarily calculate the tax, pay the tax and submit the        

       tax paid challan with the property details within 30th June of every year compulsorily. The owners or the occupiers not following the said procedure will be issued claim notice

      under the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act, 1976 and thereafter the movable properties of the owners or occupiers not paying the tax and penalty within 30 days will be

      attached  and the tax and penalty payable will be realized by disposing of the said properties in action and with regard to the remaining tax, necessary application will be filed

      before the competent Judicial Magistrate and an order will be obtained for twice the penalty of remaining tax. Such action may be taken from the assessment year and within 6

      years. This tax scheme is very easy and is formed in the interest of public. Therefore, the public are hereby requested to know the transparency of this scheme and be pleased

      to provide proper and true information to the authority, pay the property tax in time by submitting the particulars and co-operate with the C.M.C  for your over-all development and for

      providing sufficient civic amenities to you.

Q:     If I have a question regarding payment of my property tax, who do I call?

A:     Call Municipal Revenue Officer.