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Mayor Promises Relief, Ghaziabad Civic Body Sticks to Tax Hike

GHAZIABAD: Mayor Sunita Dayal announced that the substantial property tax increase that sparked protests throughout the city will be reversed shortly. She reported that senior officials in Lucknow assured her that the proposed revised rates, which residents fear could raise taxes by three to four times in certain areas, would not be enforced. A statement from the mayor’s office on Tuesday confirmed, “A decision has been made not to increase property taxes, allowing residents to continue under the existing tax structure.” However, the mayor’s office has not issued any official documents validating the retraction of the new tax framework. Officials…

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Sort waste at home for 10% property tax rebate: Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: Responding to protests regarding property tax after a recent ruling from the Allahabad High Court, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) has introduced a series of rebates to alleviate the burden on its residents. During a board meeting on Saturday, GMC members approved a 10% property tax rebate for housing societies, institutions, and residents who segregate their waste at the source. This decision aligns with the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from April 1. Municipal commissioner Vikramaditya Malik Singh stated that the civic body currently offers a 20% rebate for timely tax payments. Furthermore, additional rebates…

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HC Affirms Ghaziabad Property Tax Hike as Lawful

GHAZIABAD: The Allahabad High Court has declined to interfere with the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation’s (GMC) decision to increase property tax. This ruling comes as a setback for residents, whose tax bills have surged by three to four times due to the revision. On Wednesday, a bench consisting of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra rejected a petition from three former GMC councillors, affirming that the corporation’s approach to setting minimum monthly rent rates (MMRR) and adjusting property tax accordingly was legally justified. The court stated, “We find no error in the determination of ‘MMRR’ nor any illegality in…

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GDA to Hand Over Five Colonies, Pay ₹66 Crore for Civic Work

GHAZIABAD: The GDA (Ghaziabad Development Authority) and GMC (Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation) have officially completed the handover of five colonies. GDA has pledged Rs 66 crore for essential improvements to water, road, and sewer infrastructure. This marks their first streamlined handover agreement since Indirapuram, which took over a decade. The colonies involved in this transfer include Swarn Jyantipuram, B Block of Karpuri Puram, Bhaurao Devrash Colony, KB Block in Pratap Vihar, CP Block in Govindpuram, and a segment of Raj Nagar Extension along Pusta Road. Additionally, a 56 MLD STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) located in Madhuban Bapudham will also be handed…

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GDA to Pay ₹45 Crore to GMC for Swarn Jyantipuram Handover

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has initiated the transfer of Swarn Jyantipuram to the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC), ending a decades-long wait. According to the initial agreement, GDA will allocate Rs 45 crore to the GMC to facilitate the completion of outstanding infrastructure projects in the township. The funds are earmarked for enhancing roads, sewer systems, and the water supply network. Launched in 1998, Swarn Jyantipuram has been one of Ghaziabad’s longstanding housing projects, pending transfer to the municipal corporation. Despite its establishment over twenty years ago, the handover has been delayed due to prolonged legal disputes and disagreements…

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Ghaziabad Extends Property Tax Rebate Deadline to December 31

GHAZIABAD: The municipal corporation has extended the deadline for the property tax rebate to December 31st from October 31st. Consumers can now benefit from a 20% rebate on property tax until this new deadline. After December, the rebate will decrease by 10%, available for another month. In January and February 2026, a 5% rebate will apply. Following this period, no rebates will be provided, and those paying property tax after March 2026 will incur fines for defaults. This marks the second extension of the deadline by the GMC amidst an ongoing court case in the Allahabad High Court concerning a…

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GDA Dismantles Illegal Structures, Recovers ₹30 Crore Vasundhara Land

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has dismantled an illegal township spanning 23 hectares in Bhikhanpur and Morta, where developers had constructed roads and boundary walls. A recent survey from the GDA indicates that the number of illegal colonies has increased to 351, up from 321 in 2021, occupying a total of 2,944 acres of land, said an official. The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) has also reclaimed 1,600 square meters of land in Vasundhara valued at ₹30 crores. “In these areas, encroachers collaborated with land sharks to designate land for residential purposes without obtaining necessary map approvals. They established an…

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Ghaziabad Extends Property Tax Rebate for Another Month

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has extended the property tax rebate deadline by an additional month, allowing residents to take advantage of a 20% rebate until October 31. This deadline was initially set for July and was previously extended to September. A GMC official stated that the extension aims to maximize revenue from property taxes. “Following October, the rebate will decrease by 10%, which will be available for another month in November 2025. In December and January 2026, the rebate will be reduced to 5%. After that, no rebates will be offered, and those failing to pay property tax after…

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Ghaziabad Council Ends Protest, Avoids Property Tax Notice

GHAZIABAD: After receiving assurances from the municipal commissioner, councillors have ended their sit-in protest concerning property tax issues. According to a GMC official, the problematic auto-generated property tax bills, which have been issued at inflated rates, will be halted. Furthermore, a 20% rebate on property tax will be available to consumers until September 30. The current conflict arose from the GMC officials’ previous refusal to share the minutes of the June 30 board meeting, which were a point of contention. Councillor Neeraj Goyal mentioned, “In light of the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, we decided to call off the protest. The municipal…

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Protests Erupt Over Property Tax Notices in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: On Friday, councillors of the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) organized a sit-in protest at the head office in Navyug Market due to increased property tax notices sent to residents, despite the board’s decision to repeal the proposal. The revised property tax rate took effect on April 1. GMC officials stated that the notice issuance is “system-generated.” They assured that any payments made concerning the increased tax would be adjusted to reflect the previous tax slabs. However, this explanation did not satisfy the protesters. Councillor Manoj Goyal remarked, “The GMC board’s meeting on June 30 unanimously decided to revert to…