LUCKNOW: On Monday, the LMC conducted a campaign against property tax defaulters, sealing and attaching 24 buildings while recovering outstanding dues across zones 1, 3, 4, and 5.
In zone 1, six properties in Astabal Chauraha, Charbagh, and Bagh Sherganj were targeted, with two properties sealed for dues of Rs 66,906 and Rs 1.9 lakh.
Zone 3 had the highest number of cases, with action taken on 10 properties in Dilkusha Plaza, Faizullaganj, and Gauriganj. Two buildings were sealed due to arrears of Rs 1.73 lakh each, while recoveries included amounts of Rs 1.05 lakh, Rs 1.34 lakh, and Rs 40,000. Another property was sealed for non-payment of Rs 1.57 lakh.
In zone 4, two buildings in the Papermill ward were attached, recovering Rs 78,000, while another four were sealed. Zone 5 saw action against six properties in Ashutosh Nagar, Indralok, and Jafar Kheda, recovering dues of Rs 87,116, Rs 68,918, and Rs 50,085, and sealing a property in Indralok with arrears of Rs 1.37 lakh.
Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar stated that strict action will continue against defaulters.
