Former BBMP Finance & Taxation Committee Chairman Manjunath Raju called for immediate administrative action to strengthen Bengaluru's property tax administration, emphasizing that the city contains approximately 35 lakh properties while property tax is currently collected from only about 18 lakh properties and official records account for roughly 20 lakh properties, as observed by Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. Raju highlighted that the existing Property Identification Number (PID) system, a GIS‑based digital identity for individual properties, previously expanded the taxable property database from around 7.4 lakh to more than 16 lakh, thereby substantially improving annual property tax collections. He argued that Bengaluru already possesses the necessary technological infrastructure and that the current challenge lies in maintaining, updating, and consistently implementing these systems across civic departments. Raju proposed several concrete measures: integrating existing PID records with updated GIS mapping and utility databases; making PID the standard property identifier across all civic departments; publishing ward‑level tax‑coverage dashboards; conducting regular independent database audits; and establishing clear administrative accountability for maintaining accurate property records. He asserted that improved tax compliance would directly support investment in essential civic infrastructure such as roads, storm‑water drains, public parks, and footpaths, enabling sustainable urban development without raising the tax burden on compliant owners. The press release concludes with a brief biography of Manjunath Raju, noting his tenure as former Chairman of the BBMP Finance & Taxation Committee and his role in implementing the PID system to enhance transparency, accountability, and revenue collection.