Mysuru City Corporation introduces motor vehicle cess, increases property tax by 3%

Mysuru City Corporation introduces a motor vehicle cess and raises property tax by 3% effective April 2026.

Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has announced the levy of motor vehicle cess on properties within its limits in addition to revising the property tax by 3% for the year 2026-27.

According to a public notice issued by the MCC Commissioner, a Motor Vehicle Cess of ₹100 for two-wheelers, ₹200 for three-wheelers, and ₹500 for four-wheelers will be collected along with property tax for the year 2026-27.

The imposition of Motor Vehicle Cess for the first time in Mysuru city has drawn flak from the opposition with former mayor Shivakumar accusing the government of Karnataka of ‘fleecing money from the public through whatever means available’ to fill up its empty coffers.

The levy of Motor Vehicle Cess comes a year after the introduction of garbage collection cess and collection solid waste management fee from property owners with effect from April 2025.

The MCC public notice stated that it was resolved at its council meeting to revise the property tax rates for properties in MCC limits by a minimum of 3%, or in accordance with the prevailing market guidance value, whichever is higher, effective April 1, 2026.

However, a rebate of 5% will be available to property owners if the tax is paid in the first month of the financial year — April 2026.