Archive · 18 Sep 2026
BJP Challenges GBA’s Proposed Software Charge on Bengaluru Property Taxpayers
Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra criticized the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s proposed software charge.
The proposed levy is Rs 200 for residential properties and Rs 1,000 for commercial buildings.
Vijayendra questioned the charge’s purpose, legal basis, cost breakup and public accountability.
He asked the Greater Bengaluru Authority to explain the levy or withdraw it.
Vijayendra accused the Congress government of placing another unexplained financial burden on taxpayers.
- Who
- Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra and the Greater Bengaluru Authority.
- What
- A proposed software charge of Rs 200 for residential properties and Rs 1,000 for commercial buildings has drawn BJP criticism.
- When
- Vijayendra raised the issue in a post on X on Thursday night.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- Vijayendra said the levy lacked transparency, a clear legal basis, a cost breakup and public accountability.
BJP’s criticism
Authority’s proposed levy
Transparency and justification
BJP’s criticism
B.Y. Vijayendra said taxpayers should be told what they are paying for and questioned the charge’s legal basis, cost breakup and accountability.
Authority’s proposed levy
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has proposed adding the software charge to annual property tax bills, but the article does not provide its explanation or justification.
Whether the charge should continue
BJP’s criticism
Vijayendra asked the authority to justify the levy or withdraw it, calling it an unexplained burden on taxpayers.
Authority’s proposed levy
The authority’s proposal includes charges of Rs 200 for residential properties and Rs 1,000 for commercial buildings; its position on withdrawal is not reported.
- Proposed residential charge
- Rs 200
- Proposed commercial charge
- Rs 1,000
- Authority involved
- Greater Bengaluru Authority
- Critic
- B.Y. Vijayendra, Karnataka BJP president
- Requested action
- The authority should justify or withdraw the levy, according to Vijayendra.
- Main concerns
- Purpose, legal basis, cost breakup and public accountability