BCC Issues final notice to Vega Funmobile over Rs 7.3 crore property tax dues
Belagavi: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) issued a final notice to Vega Funmobile Private Limited, demanding the payment of Rs 7,33,66,476 in overdue property tax, pending from 2004–05 to 2025–26.
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The notice follows allegations of tax evasion and serious violations of building construction norms by the company.
According to the breakdown provided in the notice, the total due includes: Property tax Rs 1,99,49,156, cesses Rs 50,76,836, penalty Rs 4,82,33,084, and solid waste management tax of Rs 1,07,400.
The notice, issued under the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (KMC) Act, 1976, mandates the company to pay the dues within seven days of receipt.
Failure to do so will lead to strict recovery action, including distraint and sale of movable assets, and attachment of immovable properties.
Speaking to the TOI, BCC commissioner Shubha B said: "This is the final warning issued to the company. If the dues are not cleared, legal proceedings will be initiated." She clarified that the outstanding amount was calculated after adjusting previously paid amounts.
Significantly, the 24,000 sq ft commercial structure operated by Vega Funmobile is entirely unauthorised, built without a valid building permit.
Despite this, the company was paying property tax under the commercial category through the Self-Assessment Scheme (SAS) since 2004, without proper verification.
BCC sources revealed that a detailed inquiry led to the penalty after detecting mismatches between the declared and actual built-up area. The company is said to have admitted to the violations during the proceedings. As a result, action was taken under Section 112(C) of the KMC Act, 1976.
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Commissioner Shubha conducted a comprehensive investigation, including spot inspections, review of electricity records, construction timelines, and satellite imagery analysis. Following this, she conducted three hearings on Jan 31, April 15, and April 21, 2025. The office issued a final order on April 25, and the final notice was served on Tuesday.
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