The Campo Grande City Hall issued a statement announcing that payments for the Urban Property and Land Tax (IPTU) are due despite a judicial decision that suspends the tax for properties with increases exceeding inflation. Experts consulted by g1 argue that the City Hall's guidance contradicts the court decision which inhibits the collection of the tax for various properties, including houses and buildings. This contradiction raises questions about the enforcement of municipal tax laws against judicial rulings.

According to the municipality, the suspension applies exclusively to plots of land that experienced an increase in tax rate in 2026. The City Hall claims that its actions are in compliance with a court ruling, specifically referring to a temporary ruling issued by Judge Ariovaldo Nantes Corrêa. However, legal experts suggest that the scope of the ruling is much broader, suggesting that it encompasses all properties experiencing excessive tax rate increases, thereby undermining the City’s directive.

Legal constitutionalist André Borges highlights the confusion and potential legal implications stemming from such contradictory measures by the City Hall. The ongoing conflict between municipal tax policy and judicial authority has implications for property owners in Campo Grande, particularly regarding their financial obligations and the liabilities that come with non-compliance with tax directives issued by the city versus those mandated by the judiciary.