India, May 12 -- Sir,

The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has been collecting property tax for the assessment year 2026-27 from Apr. 1, 2026. However, it is seen that the tax demand has been determined based on the dimensions recorded under the Self-Assessment Scheme (SAS).

With the introduction of the E-Aasthi/E-Khata system, it may be presumed that the earlier SAS system should no longer continue. Two parallel systems cannot function simultaneously, one for property tax payment and another for all other purposes.

It must also be noted that the dimensions of properties recorded under the E-Aasthi system are, in many cases, higher than those declared under the SAS. In fact, the introduction of the SAS itself was a flawed decision, as MCC...