Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 7 -- Expressing disappointment over shortfall in revenue collection targets over the years, former Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Corporators, who attended a Pre-Budget meeting at the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Hall here this morning, urged the MCC authorities to be more determined in collection of taxes and other pending revenues due to the Corporation from the public, property owners and other agencies.

Former Mayor Sandesh Swamy, who was among the first speakers said that though the MCC has leased/rented out over 3,000 shops and commercial spaces, the civic body was falling short of collecting due rent from tenants, which is a matter of concern.

Pointing out that the MCC has to pay 20 percent of salaries to about 3,...