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GIS Survey Starts in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Areas

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (CSMRDA) has initiated a Geographic Information System (GIS) survey, kicking off with a pilot project in five of the 311 villages. The pilot includes the villages of Mauje Sahajapur, Balapur, Shendra Jahangir, Kagjipura, and Farola, for which a private consulting agency has been appointed. CSMRDA commissioner Jitendra Papalkar stated, “We are conducting a GIS survey of CSMRDA areas to support comprehensive development and delivery of essential infrastructure in these villages.” During a recent review meeting, Papalkar urged various government departments to assist the consulting agency assigned to this task. CSMRDA will…

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Maharashtra Forms SIT to Investigate Land Issues in Sambhajinagar

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The state government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough and unbiased inquiry into various significant land-related complaints in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Led by the divisional commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the SIT will scrutinize major land transactions that are surrounded by serious allegations. During the recent state budget session, concerns regarding alleged land misappropriation in gut number 30 at Brijwadi, near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, were raised. In response, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule assured that an SIT would be formed to investigate various land complaints in the district. An official release on Wednesday stated, “The…

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ED Requests Summary Report from Sambhajinagar Police on PMAY Case

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has contacted the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city police for the ‘C’ summary final report and all investigation documents related to the 2023 Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) housing tender case. This case was closed in June 2024 after a Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) accepted the ‘C’ summary filed by the city police’s crime branch. An FIR was filed at the City Chowk police station on February 23, 2023, following a complaint from Deputy Municipal Commissioner Aparna Thete. The FIR was registered under various IPC sections relating to cheating and forgery against 19 accused. The…

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Sambhajinagar Extends Property Tax Amnesty to October End

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has extended its property tax amnesty scheme until the end of October. Now, property owners can benefit from a 50% discount on penalty charges. Municipal Commissioner G. Shreekanth stated, “The initial response to the amnesty was tremendous, with many property owners settling their dues. This initiative significantly boosted revenue for the civic body. Given the demand to continue, we have decided to extend the scheme to the end of October.” The scheme, originally launched from July 15 to August 31 with a 95% penalty waiver, was first extended to September 17 with…

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CSMC Recovers ₹82 Crore in Property Tax via Amnesty Scheme

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has prolonged its amnesty scheme until the end of August. Originally set to end on August 15, the scheme successfully helped recover ₹82.6 crore in property taxes from defaulters. The “Freedom from Penalty” amnesty scheme offers property owners a significant 95% discount on late payment charges for a one-time settlement of their dues. Initially applicable only to residential properties, the program has since expanded to include commercial and industrial properties. “From July 15 to August 15, 37,259 property owners took advantage of this scheme. We encourage remaining defaulters to follow suit and…

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CSMC Expects Revenue Boost from Property Amnesty in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) anticipates a significant revenue increase this financial year due to the expansion of its property tax amnesty scheme. Initially limited to residential properties, the scheme has now been extended to include commercial and industrial properties as well. Under the updated scheme, named Freedom from Penalty, residential property owners can benefit from a 95% discount on late fees if they settle their dues in full by August 15. Those making payments between August 16 and September 15 will be eligible for a 75% discount. The Municipal Commissioner, G Shreekanth, implemented this scheme using…