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Guntur to Cut Water Supply for Tax Evaders’ Properties

GUNTUR: In an effort to achieve 100% tax compliance, the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) is set to disconnect drinking water taps and drainage services for both residential and commercial properties. Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu has instructed officials to cut civic amenities for those who have long-standing dues for property tax, vacant land tax, metered water charges, and tap fees. Furthermore, he plans to hold all senior officials, including deputy commissioners, accountable for revenue generation. He expressed frustration over the ‘zero percent’ daily collection performance from several ward secretariats, especially now that the financial year is well underway. He emphasized that continued…

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Guntur’s 120-Day Online Window to Legalize Illegal Buildings

GUNTUR: The state government has introduced guidelines for the regularisation of buildings constructed without permission or that deviate from approved plans through the Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS). Municipal Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu explained that this initiative aims to help property owners legalise their constructions. Applications for regularisation under the BPS must be submitted online within 120 days from the date of the order, he clarified. The Commissioner noted that certain relaxations have been implemented to encourage public participation. Buildings constructed before December 1, 1997, will receive a 25% concession on penal charges, and residential buildings up to G+1 on 60 square…

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AP HC Orders Release of Builder Detained by Consumer Body

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently stated that the consumer redressal commission must adhere to procedural safeguards protecting a citizen’s liberty before incarcerating any defaulter. In a ruling that led to the immediate release of a realtor who had spent three years in jail, the court reaffirmed that human liberty is a fundamental right that must be protected diligently. It asserted that a violation of orders from the consumer redressal commission does not inherently warrant imprisonment. This case emerged from complaints against Vijaya Saradhi Housing Pvt Ltd, a real estate firm based in Guntur, which had taken advances for…