Mysore/Mysuru, April 17 -- Residents allege mismanagement with poor facilities, server errors, long queues

Property owners under the Hootagalli City Municipal Council (CMC) limits are facing difficulties in paying Property Tax, with many spending two to three days to complete the process.

Residents said they are required to submit applications and wait for hours, but are often unable to obtain payment receipts the same day. In several cases, receipts are issued only the next day, forcing them to return. Even after that, long queues at banks to make payments add to the delay.

Citizens alleged that officials frequently cite server issues for the slow process. However, some claimed that those with influence are able to get their challans ...