After Gujarat waived property tax and also for 1 year fixed electricity charges for some sectors has been given. Similarly trade bodies and citizens in Karnataka have requested Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to provide similar relief to help them cope with Covid-linked financial distress. BBMP collects around Rs 2,700 crore as property tax annually. The mobilisation for 2021-22 so far is Rs 1,323 crore. BBMP has extended the last date for payment with 5 per cent rebate till June 30.