Mangalore: MCC reverses property tax hike, commissioner's stalemate stands


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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (DV/SP)

Mangalore, Jul 31: The general session of the city corporation council which met on Wednesday July 30 has decided to reverse the hike of 15 percent affected on property tax during the period the city corporation was run by the administrator in the absence of a mayor.

The mayor announced at the meeting that property taxes will continue to be collected at earlier rates, and the excess amount if any found to have been paid by the property owners will be deducted from future dues.

Relating to malaria control, the city corporation has decided to impose penalty on the owners of buildings where breeding grounds for mosquitoes are found. The amount fixed for residential houses for this violation stands at Rs 500, Rs 5000 for commercial and multi-storied buildings, Rs 15,500 in case of under construction buildings, and Rs 5,000 for houses having multiple stories. The council gave its nod for making changes to the bylaw relating to these revisions.

Chief whip of the council, Shashidhar Hegde, said that initially, buildings where mosquito breeding centres are found will be served with notices, and inspection will be conducted within 15 days thereof. If no steps are taken to clear the breeding grounds, penalty will be imposed as per the bylaw. If the problem persists even thereafter, all the facilities extended to the building by the city corporation will be withdrawn, and building licence will be cancelled, he warned.

Reacting to complaints of street light maintenance in the city, the mayor ordered all these problems to be set right within a week failing which, he said the contractor would be replaced.

Commissioner's post: The tug-of-war between different factions continued on the issue of retaining earlier commissioner of the city corporation, Ajit Kumar Hegde Shanadi. Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner, A B Ibrahim, has handed over charge of this post to deputy commissioner, Gokuldas Nayak. This information was given by city mayor, Mahabala Maarla.

Prasanna, who was appointed in place of Shanadi, had reported on July 15, but he went on leave after oral instructions were received from Bangalore on the government's rethinking on the issue. As the government is yet to send a revised order, the deputy commissioner has asked deputy commissioner in the city corporation, Gokuldas Nayak, to discharge duties in place of the commissioner, Maarla said. The corporators, who raised this issue, wanted to know the reasons for the functioning of two commissioners here, and whether politics is involved with this issue.

  

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    Oh Joseph Bhai… just relax and wait for one more month…. This Mayor will be changed soon by your CM Siddu for this decision because our State is reeling under acute funds shortage due to famous freebies culture adopted by none other than your CONGiss….. By the way…. Why don’t you use “Puttur Puli” instead of Mangalore Tomato…. This will cost nothing…….

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    Janardhana Poojary's assurances to the public has been fulfilled by Congress.

    ONLY CONGRESS CAN DELIVER GOOD LIFE TO ALL THE CITIZENS.

    BJP CAN GIVE GOOD LIFE TO TATAS, AMBANIES, ADANIES, RSS AND AFFLUENTS.

    Tomato in Mangalore Market was Rs.60/= per kg. If this situation continues we have to add one more zero as the bjp's were quick to add zeros. In India tomatoes were rupees 90/= wait for some time it will be 100/= Guinness book of records.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    I concur and agree with the first sentence of the comment.Baaki yella bukwas...as usual
    One press meet from Poojari anna is very much solicited.

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  • kodialda muthu, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    Mr Mayor, what about the potholes at Nantoor, Kadri? don't you bother?

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  • Alwyn, mlore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    fine on breeding grounds of mosquitoes on private property is a good idea.. it brings awareness on all citizens.
    public should also make aware the municipality of public breeding ponds.

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  • Chandrashekar, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    HI,
    Please develop our civic infrastructure.

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  • Nithin Poojary, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    KR Prabhu from Bangalore will be a relieved man now...Mr.Prabhu you were attacking Mr.Poojary for not keeping his words....Mr.Poojary is a man with principles Mr.Prabhu...This game was played by Moily to defame Mr.Poojary's name....Please reply to this comment Mr.Prabhu....I am waiting for your reply...

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  • SM, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    Fines should also be imposed on Hospitals as they are the ones who should be also blamed to spread Malaria/ Dengue etc . Incase a patient is Hospitalized in the City and a Mosquito bites a Infected person and then bites another person around that area then the disease is spread . Every Hospital which accommodate a patient with a disease like Malaria and Dengue should be isolated and kept in a Mosquito free room or mandatory Mosquito nets should be provided by the Hospitals .

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  • Alwyn, mlore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    good advise.. people should also share any cost effective ideas to make hospital rooms or our own houses mosquito free.. mosquito nets or good night mats isn't working well..

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  • AAP active member, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    Good to know that property tax hike is reversed.

    What about 200% hike in underground drainage fees? Congress had done this promise also.

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  • R.Fernandes, Dubai

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    Underground drainage? Does it exist in Mangalore?

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