India, Feb. 24 -- Stepping up its crackdown on property tax defaulters, Bengaluru's civic body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), has auctioned seven properties across the East and North zones, attracting bids worth over Rs.7 crore, as part of efforts to recover long-pending dues running into hundreds of crores, according to details shared by the civic authority.

The municipal body said nearly 7,000 properties across the city have accumulated property tax arrears totalling Rs.437 crore.

Of the seven properties auctioned, two were within the North City Corporation limits, and five were within the East City Corporation.

"Demand notices were issued, followed by SMS alerts, IVRS calls and local-level follow-ups. After attachment order...