Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 9 -- Come April 2026, City Corporation to roll out advanced technology for accurate data, curb building violations, boost tax revenue

In a first for Mysuru, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is set to implement Aerial LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) technology from April 2026 to gather highly accurate data on property boundaries, building dimensions, number of floors, land use changes, lakes, drains (nalas) and other water bodies - a move aimed at tackling illegal encroachments and improving tax assessments.

Preparations are already underway at the MCC to roll out this advanced technology. "With LiDAR-based GIS property mapping, we can ensure accurate property assessments. This technology will enable us to preci...