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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…

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Ghaziabad Reverses Property Tax Increase

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) board has repealed its earlier decision to increase property tax in the city. The new tax structure, which took effect on April 1 this year, faced significant backlash from Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and business groups, prompting councillors to urge the board to reconsider its stance. Mayor Sunita Dayal convened a special board meeting to address the matter. Following a spirited discussion, the board ultimately decided to rescind the tax hike. Notable figures in attendance included Ghaziabad MP Atul Garg and MLAs Sunil Sharma, Sanjeev Sharma, and Ajitpal Tyagi. Dayal stated, “The increased property…