Archive · 30 May 2025
Karnataka to Tax Unauthorised Rural Properties by July
The Karnataka government plans to start taxing all properties in rural areas, even those built without permission, by mid-July.
This is part of a new law.
The government hopes this will bring in more money.
The state's Rural Development department collected a large amount of revenue this year.
The government also mentioned providing jobs through MGNREGA and improving water access through the Jal Jeevan Mission.
There's disagreement over funding for the water project, with the state criticizing the central government for not releasing funds promptly.
Guidelines for taxing unauthorized rural properties to be ready by mid-July.
The move aims to include about 95 lakh properties in the tax net.
The RDPR department collected over Rs 1,273 crore in revenue this year.
Over 50 lakh properties have been issued e-khatas.
State government claims to have provided employment under MGNREGA despite central government's alleged ignorance.
- Who
- Karnataka government and RDPR department.
- What
- Implementing guidelines to tax unauthorised properties.
- When
- Guidelines ready by mid-July.
- Where
- Karnataka, rural areas.
- Why
- To increase revenue and bring all properties under tax purview.
Karnataka Government
BJP
Jal Jeevan Mission Funding
Karnataka Government
State government criticizes the central government for delayed funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission.
BJP
The Union minister informed the state that the pending amount would be allocated in the next budget.
Fund Utilization Allegations
Karnataka Government
Priyank Kharge said the BJP falsely alleges that the state government isn't utilizing the funds.
BJP
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- Tax Implementation Target
- Mid-July
- Properties Affected
- Unauthorised properties in rural areas
- Revenue Collection
- Over Rs 1,273 crore collected this year by the RDPR department
- e-Khatas Issued
- Over 50 lakh properties
- MGNREGA Employment
- Over 55 lakh people employed in the past two years
- Jal Jeevan Mission Funding
- Centre's share over Rs 3,400 crore, released Rs 515 crore