Sir, Even after much hype starting from the past 6 months we have been hearing and reading that property tax collection will be made online from 1st April 2020. We have also read that loading of data is completed and trials are on. What is the delay in implementing? Why MCC is not interested in…

Sir, The recent move by Railways to ensure food security to the nation during pandemic crisis by running freight trains is highly appreciated. The move comes at a time when the entire nation is under lockdown forcing closure of road transport.  The Railways initiative through time-tabled parcel express trains has ensured timely supply of food…

Sir, The Government is distributing free half litre milk everyday for the poor. Taking advantage, even people who can afford may also avail this opportunity.   With no revenue for the Government due to lockdown, it cannot afford to give free milk on a daily basis. Instead charge a nominal rate of Rs. 10 for half…

Sir, The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has been highlighting and reiterating every year the need to alleviate the sufferings of the prompt and genuine tax-payers to stand in long queues at the Zonal Offices of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to pay the property tax.  Added to this is the insult to pay a tidy sum…

Sir, Citizens are anxious to pay property tax for the current year. But the Coronavirus has become a stumbling block. A few simple suggestions have been made keeping in view the present lockdown situation. The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) appears to be not equipped to implement the online payment for this year also. Putting together…

Sir, Since last one year, people of Mysuru were awaiting for implementation of online payment of property tax. This time too, the expectations remained as expectations only. Since last couple of days, many readers have expressed certain ways and means to avoid rush (keeping in view the present COVID-19 crisis and social distancing aspect) at…

Sir, Over the last few days, there have been several suggestions on payment of Property Tax (three suggestions in fact). I agree with two. The one I do not agree with and think it not at all a safe suggestion with the spread of COVID-19 is the one where one reader has recommended that MCC…

Sir, It can be seen through media that still many people are riding doubles on two-wheeler during the current COVID-19 period, which is against the advisory and caution given by City Police to keep social distance even while travelling.  Triple riding, all without helmets, is most common even now in peripheral areas, if not in…

Sir, A huge dustbin is kept on the road behind 5th Main, 8th Cross, Jayanagar, Mysuru. There are many houses on this road and the bin is lying at the same place since a number of years.  When people come and dump all waste materials in the bin, it emanates foul smell and the residents…

Sir, These are difficult times and we need to see that our Governments are able to fulfil its duties towards its citizens. At the same time we also have a duty to facilitate the Government to do so. This requires the Government to have money with it. That means collection of taxes. As a step…