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Hubballi-Dharwad aims to collect ₹333 crore in FY27 taxes

HUBBALLI: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) unveiled a surplus budget of ₹7.7 crore for the financial year 2026-27 in Hubballi on Monday. The budget estimates a revenue of approximately ₹1,603.2 crore against an expenditure of ₹1,594.4 crore, positioning it higher than other corporations in the state, except those in Bengaluru. Meenakshi Vantamuri, chairperson of the taxation, finance, and appeal standing committee, presented the budget to applause from BJP members. However, opposition Congress members expressed skepticism regarding the data within the budget document. The budget aims to generate ₹897 crore from the corporation’s own resources and anticipates receiving ₹706 crore in…

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Hubballi-Dharwad to target buildings without required parking

DHARWAD: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is taking action against violations of building regulations related to parking in commercial and residential structures across the twin cities. During a general body meeting on Friday, Mayor Jyothi Patil emphasized the urgency of addressing these issues to accommodate Hubballi and Dharwad’s future growth. The Corporation will undertake a review of completion certificates (CC) issued to commercial and residential developments in the last five years. Properties found lacking designated parking spaces may face demolition of unauthorized basement structures, especially those used for commercial purposes, to create parking facilities. This initiative was prompted by concerns…

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Hubballi Smart City Homes Vacant as Families Await Keys

HUBBALLI: Homes constructed under the Smart City initiative for families displaced by the Vani Vilas Circle Road expansion in Hubballi have not yet been handed over by the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC). Built in 2022 at the Kallur layout, these houses remain unoccupied, despite being allotted in September. Officials have indicated that delays are due to unfinished electrical work, sanitation issues, and lack of essential facilities, leaving beneficiaries awaiting possession. MLA Mahesh Tenginkai allocated these houses to beneficiaries last September, with the HDMC promising the provision of basic amenities soon, but the tasks remain incomplete. According to sources, construction commenced…