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Bengaluru property owners face new software charge with tax
Property owners in Bengaluru are now required to pay an additional 'software charge' of ₹200 along with their property tax. This new levy was introduced by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The charge has drawn criticism, with some outlets describing it as 'looting in broad daylight'. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the ruling Congress government in Karnataka of imposing this additional cost on citizens.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (2 votes, 3 outlets): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote)
- Right (1): India Today