Mangalore, July 30: Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) has collected Rs 38.85 crore of property tax after the effective implementation of Self Assessment Scheme in the year 2010-11, said Dr K N Vijayaprakash, the outgoing Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner.
Speaking at a press conference called to thank the media persons for their cooperation during his stint as Commissioner at the office of Karnataka Urban Development and Coastal Environment Management Project (KUDCEMP), Mallikatta here on Saturday, he said earlier in the year 2009-10 it was only Rs 9.65 crore. He is expected to take charge as the Chief Executive Officer of DK Zilla Panchayat on Monday.
Mr Vijayaprakash listed out several schemes initiated during his tenure. The integrated service centre Mangalore One has come up at three places in the city, he said.
MCC also opened 'Nagara Mithra' to facilitate the public regarding the information and 'Asha Chavadi' to help the senior citizens and physically challenged people, he said.
He said MCC in collaboration with Self Help Groups (SHG) and 'Sthree Shakthi' will extend the coverage of underground drainage (UGD) network to the entire city.
He said, Gandhi Park which is located at Mannagudda has been developed with all necessary equipments for physically challenged children and a Park at Hat Hill will be reserved exclusively for women.
Alternate place for street vendors
Commissioner said MCC has planned alternate places, beside the Town Hall and Tempo Stand adjacent to it for street vendors who have been targeted by the civic tigers. However, the Mayor is yet to announce this, he said.
Graveyard development
He said MCC is developing Hindu graveyard at Nandigudde, Shakthinagar and Surathkal at the costs of Rs 45 lakh, Rs 35 lakh and Rs 20 lakh respectively.
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