Karnataka decides to levy 1% fire cess on newly constructed multi-storey buildings
The Chief Minister had announced in the 2024-25 Budget speech that 'according to the Karnataka Fire Force Act, 1964, to increase efficiency in the Fire and Emergency Department, 1% fire cess will be levied to the property tax of multi-storey buildings which will be newly constructed in the State.'
The Karnataka Fire Force (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be tabled in the Monsoon Session of the State legislature that would commence on August 11, to introduce the new fire cess.
To enhance the efficiency of the Fire and Emergency Services Department, Section (15) of the Karnataka Fire Force Act, 1964, would be amended to levy 1% fire cess along with the property tax on multi-storey buildings which would be newly constructed in the State, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K, Patil told reporters.
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