State govt extends last date to pay property tax till Aug 31

Bengaluru: The state government has notified an extension to the last date for payment of property tax with 5 per cent rebate till August 31.

According to a circular issued by the Urban Development Department (UDD) it will be applicable to all urban local bodies in Karnataka, except the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

The last day for payment of tax with a 2 per cent penalty has been extended till September-end. There are nearly 225 ULBs in the State.

The extension is in accordance with the convenience of property owners being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, subsequent lockdowns, and related restrictions.