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The property tax collection by BBMP for the year 2008- 2009 has been in the confused state.It started from changing to CVS from SAS,than to UAV and latest being UAV with old SAS rate.
Now, if one calculate there is not much change in the revised tax if the building is used for residential purposes comes under the same zone, but there are instances of increase of nearly 45% if there is a jump to next higher zone (E to D) – please refer to the chart below for an example.
We from the Citizen Action Forum and Jayanagar 5th Block Residents Welfare Association request the government to notify that irrespective of calculation, the maximum increased tax to be paid by a citizen who resides in his/her own building should amount to a maximum of 20%. This will help nearly 10 lakh pensioners of Bangalore.
Comparision of Property taxes under the SAS and UAV systems
Area of Building
1000 Sft
Age of Building as on date
12 Years
Case 1: When the property remains in the same zone
Sl No
Particulars
Incidence of tax under
SAS
UAV
Rate
Amount
Rate
Amount
1
When the property remains in the same zone, say E zone
2.4
2400
2.4
2400
2
Less Depreciation
20
480
12
288
3
Tax
1920
2112
4
%age difference
10.00
Comparision of Property taxes under the SAS and UAV systems
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3 Comments
Mr D R Prakash’s point is well noted. I did blog sometime back that newer areas housing the newer generation need to be taxed more. This is also justified because newer areas need infrastructure more than older areas which Mr Prakash mentions. The new tax package proposes to tax vacant land more, which is a welcome measure.
I am sorry to repel from the view of our friend MR.MALOLAN R.CADAMBI, as no owner is against paying an increased property tax, but does not want to pay an EXORBITANT tax. Another point to be borne in mind about the increase in per capita income is only amongst the younger generation who hold a marginal share of the properties in Bangalore proper city (Old BMP area) and most of the owners are retired / aged persons whose income is not at par with the present PCI, Hence protesting against an ABNORMAL INCREASE in tax is JUSTIFIED. With this I request all the property owners to join together to protest a genuine cause.
It is a good thing that property taxes are going up in Bengaluru. We have the lowest per capita taxes but one of the highest per capita incomes. If we want world class infrastructure, then we better be prepared to pay world class taxes as well.
Mr D R Prakash’s point is well noted. I did blog sometime back that newer areas housing the newer generation need to be taxed more. This is also justified because newer areas need infrastructure more than older areas which Mr Prakash mentions. The new tax package proposes to tax vacant land more, which is a welcome measure.
I am sorry to repel from the view of our friend MR.MALOLAN R.CADAMBI, as no owner is against paying an increased property tax, but does not want to pay an EXORBITANT tax. Another point to be borne in mind about the increase in per capita income is only amongst the younger generation who hold a marginal share of the properties in Bangalore proper city (Old BMP area) and most of the owners are retired / aged persons whose income is not at par with the present PCI, Hence protesting against an ABNORMAL INCREASE in tax is JUSTIFIED. With this I request all the property owners to join together to protest a genuine cause.
It is a good thing that property taxes are going up in Bengaluru. We have the lowest per capita taxes but one of the highest per capita incomes. If we want world class infrastructure, then we better be prepared to pay world class taxes as well.