GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced an important measure to benefit recipients of government-backed housing in rural areas of the state.
The initiative introduces a uniform annual house tax of Rs 200 for beneficiaries under various government housing schemes, including the Central Government’s flagship program, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural).
An annual tax rate of Rs 200 has been established for four years, starting with the current assessment cycle, applicable to houses built with government aid within all Gram Panchayats statewide, as per the official announcement.
No Gram Panchayat will have the authority to impose a rate higher than Rs 200 annually. Furthermore, the state government plans to reassess this tax rate after the four-year term.
The economic conditions of beneficiaries of housing schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, are generally precarious. The government facilitates these beneficiaries by offering financial help for their housing needs, supporting their dreams of owning a home.
In a show of empathy towards beneficiaries of rural housing initiatives, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has instituted a standardized house tax assessment of Rs 200 per year for government-assisted residences in rural areas.
This decision by the Chief Minister provides considerable tax relief to countless rural impoverished families. The Panchayat, Rural Housing, and Rural Development Department has also issued a formal resolution concerning this policy.
