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50% Property Tax Discount for Women Owners in Pune

PUNE: Smaller property owners expecting tax concessions from the civic administration, as promised by political leaders, continue to wait. During the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) budget announcement, no general tax waiver for properties up to 500 square feet was mentioned, contrasting with the policies of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had included a tax waiver in its manifesto for the recent civic elections. However, the PMC has only offered a 50% discount for small properties, and this benefit applies exclusively to properties owned by women. Civic activists have deemed this announcement a betrayal of public…

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Ulhasnagar’s UMC Offers 100% Property Tax Penalty Waiver

ULHASNAGAR: The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) has initiated a special “Abhay Yojana” to alleviate the tax burden on citizens by waiving penalty charges on overdue property and water taxes for a limited time. This decision follows a request from MLA Kumar Ailani, who urged the civic body to introduce a relief scheme for residents struggling to meet their tax obligations. In response, Municipal Commissioner Manisha Awhale approved the scheme, which will be in effect from March 13 to March 16, 2026. During this period, citizens who settle their outstanding property and water tax dues in full will benefit from a…