Mysuru City Corporation Withdraws Proposed Motor Vehicle Infrastructure Cess

Mysuru City Corporation has withdrawn its plan to impose a motor vehicle infrastructure cess on residents. The decision comes after significant public objections and feedback. The civic body had announced the new levy for the current financial year but reversed its stance on Friday.

Key Highlights

• Mysuru City Corporation cancels proposed motor vehicle infrastructure cess after public objections
• Residents would have paid ₹500 for four-wheelers, ₹300 for three-wheelers, ₹200 for two-wheelers
• Cess collection was to be linked to property identification numbers under Karnataka law
• Administration will conduct a detailed review before any future levy decisions

Details of the Withdrawn Cess

The proposed infrastructure cess targeted vehicle owners in Mysuru. The plan required residents to pay ₹500 for four-wheelers, ₹300 for three-wheelers, and ₹200 for two-wheelers. The collection was to be linked to the property identification number (PID) of each household.

This move was based on Section 103-B of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976. This section allows city corporations to levy an annual cess on motor vehicles. The proposal followed a resolution passed in a general council meeting. It also aligned with similar practices in other municipal corporations across the state.

Public Response and Administrative Review

After the announcement, the plan received widespread criticism from residents. Many objected to the additional financial burden. In response, the city administration decided to reconsider the proposal.

The administrator stated that the urban body would conduct a more detailed review of the potential impacts of such a levy. As a result, the proposed motor vehicle infrastructure cess has been officially withdrawn for this financial year.

The civic body emphasized that the withdrawal aims to address public concerns. It will now focus on further evaluating the implications and gathering more feedback before making any future decisions.

Legal and Policy Context

City corporations in Karnataka have the authority to levy such taxes under state law. The initial decision to introduce the cess was made to align with revenue practices in other cities. However, Mysuru’s administration has chosen to prioritize public opinion and conduct further analysis before proceeding.

The withdrawal was confirmed on April 4, 2026. The civic body has not announced any new timeline for reconsidering the levy.