Tag: House tax in Lucknow

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Lucknow to Impose 12% Interest on House Tax Defaulters

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has announced that a 12% interest fee will be imposed on house tax defaulters who do not pay by March 31. Additionally, strict measures will be enforced against those who postpone payment. The municipal body initiated an awareness campaign in Zone-3 of the city on Sunday, aiming to inform residents about the deadline to help them avoid penalties. A rally featuring e-rickshaws and sanitation vehicles was conducted across six wards: Lala Lala Lajpat Rai, Mahanagar, Vivekanandpuri, Daliganj, and Nirala Nagar. To assist taxpayers, LMC has declared that…

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Lucknow Civic Body Acts to Collect House Tax Dues

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) launched a comprehensive initiative on Wednesday to recover outstanding house tax, resulting in the sealing and attachment of numerous residential and commercial properties across multiple zones. Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar directed this tax recovery effort with the aim of enhancing revenue. Officials confirmed that enforcement actions against tax defaulters will persist. LMC teams sealed several properties in zone-1 due to unpaid dues. A building on Naval Kishore Road was sealed for an outstanding house tax of ₹17.94 lakh. Following this action, the owner promptly paid ₹4 lakh to the corporation. Additionally, two properties on…

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Lucknow to Adopt New House Tax Assessment System

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation is introducing the Property Tax Management System (PTMS) to enhance transparency in property tax assessments. This initiative aims to eliminate inconsistencies in tax calculations and mitigate complaints regarding municipal staff harassment. Properties that may be impacted include those with discrepancies between recorded and actual built-up areas, buildings misclassified as residential or commercial, and properties that expanded without proper updates. Additionally, high-value homes and buildings currently outside the tax system will be scrutinized more closely. Currently, inaccuracies in assessments have resulted in small buildings being attributed inflated areas or residential properties being taxed under commercial rates.…

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Residents upset as Lucknow links waste charge to house tax

LUCKNOW: The introduction of a waste collection fee tied directly to property house tax IDs by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has faced backlash from residents, citing inconsistencies in service delivery across the city. The new monthly fees are set at Rs 50 for properties with an annual tax up to Rs 5,000 and Rs 100 for those exceeding it, now mandated citywide, regardless of service accessibility. While LMC is offering a 10% discount for advance online payments, unpaid fees will be added to the property tax bill, leading to further dissatisfaction. Residents from Manas Vihar, Suggamau, Takrohi, Chinhat, Faizullaganj,…