The Karnataka Fire Force (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (“Bill”) has been introduced in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly to amend the Karnataka Fire Force Act, 1964. The Bill proposes to increase efficiency in Fire and Emergency Department by levying one percent fire cess on property tax of newly constructed multi-storied buildings.
Key Highlights:
- Levy of fire cess in the form of a surcharge at the rate of one percent on the property tax of newly constructed multi-storied buildings with effect from the date of commencement of the Karnataka Fire Force (Amendment) Act, 2025
- No levy of fire cess on any building vested in or under the control or possession of the State Government, Central Government or any public authority owned by the State Government or the Central Government
The notification is linked below for your ease of reference.
Source: Karnataka Gazette
