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Only 130 of 3,600 PMAY Applicants in Sambhajinagar Pay 10%

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Progress under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been slow in the city. Out of 3,638 applicants, only 130 have deposited the required 10% margin money, leading the municipal corporation to enhance efforts to encourage participation. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) is working to connect beneficiaries, banks, and developers to expedite the scheme’s implementation. Municipal commissioner Amol Yedage reviewed the situation and announced new outreach initiatives. “Banks are providing information and assistance to citizens regarding the documentation and loan processes, ensuring easier access to funds for the scheme. We are also conducting outreach camps to promote…

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CSMC to Verify Documents for Govt Housing in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has announced a document verification exercise set to begin on April 7 for applicants of the Ramai Awas Yojana— a government initiative aimed at providing permanent housing for individuals and families from Scheduled Castes and Neo-Buddhist communities. Officials from CSMC have stated that 8,442 beneficiaries within the municipal limits have applied for the scheme. They plan to verify around 2,000 applications each day until April 10. The rollout of the scheme has faced scrutiny due to allegations of ineligible beneficiaries. Former city MP Imtiaz Jaleel raised concerns about a potential scam, asserting…

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Sambhajinagar Residents Seek Property Tax Waiver Like Mumbai’s

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Local citizen groups are advocating for property tax relief akin to that enjoyed by residents of Mumbai, where exemptions apply for properties up to 700 square feet. Rajendra Datey Patil from the ‘People’s Forum for Social Cause’ has formally requested a property tax waiver for homes up to 1,000 square feet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar through a memorandum submitted to the state government. “Although this proposed waiver could affect the municipal corporation’s finances, alternative funding sources can be explored to address the shortfall. We anticipate that the municipal corporation will pass a resolution in favor of this waiver and…

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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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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹2,000 Crore Loan for Urban Projects

MUMBAI: The state cabinet approved borrowing Rs 2,000 crore from the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (Hudco) on Tuesday to fund various municipal projects under the Urban Infrastructure Development Loan Scheme. An official stated, “This decision will facilitate raising Rs 822 crore for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation’s water supply project, Rs 268.84 crore for four sewage projects in the Nagpur Metropolitan Region, and Rs 116.28 crore for Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation’s water supply project.” “Several projects funded by the centrally sponsored Amrut 2.0 Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, and the Maharashtra Golden Anniversary Urban Upliftment Mission are in…

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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…