Online payment system launched in Mangaluru to collect rent on MCC properties
Mangaluru: A digital payment system was officially launched on Thursday by Mangaluru City Corporation Mayor Manoj Kumar at the MCC office on Thursday for collection of rent from tenants of MCC properties, including commercial complexes, market areas, function venues and open areas.
The MCC earns revenue of Rs 3.4 crore annually from the 1,070 shops it owns in 30 markets on Kudmul Ranga Rao Road, Town Hall, Dr. BR Ambedkar Bhavan and open grounds at Urwa, Kadri, Yemmekere, Jeppu, Kavoor, and the Nehru Maidan, reports Times of India.
Tenants on all such areas may pay their rent through www.mccportal.in, instead of physically visiting the MCC office. This new system also enables shop owners in the markets to settle their rental dues through the web portal.
The mayor, however, clarified that people who wished to book open grounds and function halls would have to visit the MCC office, where the staff will handle the online booking on their behalf. He further explained that the rule was implemented as a precautionary measure, as permitting direct online bookings could potentially lead to misuse and deliberate blocking of these facilities.
Manoj Kumar said that a private firm had developed the new online payment system at a cost of Rs 3.5 lakh.
MCC officials opined that the use of an online payment system would prevent any act of corruption. A QR code might also be introduced by the Corporation to prevent unauthorized hoardings within Mangaluru City limits. While the MCC earns an annual rent up to Rs 2.5 crore from hoardings, a survey of the hoardings was launched and people who had taken the hoardings on rent were asked to submit details to the Corporation officials, they added.
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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
