Mysuru, Feb. 22 -- Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh reprimands officers at progress review meeting

Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh reprimanded officials over alleged financial indiscipline at the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) during a progress review meeting on Friday.

He was briefed on the current financial status, tax collection and other key issues before he questioned officials about the MCC's financial mismanagement.

MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif revealed a grim financial picture, disclosing a Rs. 30 crore deficit over the past two financial years and a current demand of Rs. 220 crore, totalling Rs. 250 crore in liabilities. The MCC expects to generate Rs. 350 crore from Property Tax and water charges.

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