Hyderabad Civic Body Locks 100+ Properties for Tax Dues
HYDERABAD: As the financial year nears its conclusion, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is intensifying its actions against long-time property tax defaulters. To date, over 100 significant commercial properties have been sealed, with the GHMC aiming to recover hundreds of crores in unpaid taxes. The GHMC reports that over 30,000 commercial entities—spanning luxury hotels, retail chains, and small shops—have neglected to settle their tax dues. The civic body is now concentrating on the most egregious offenders, sealing their premises to facilitate payment. This crackdown follows numerous ignored notices issued over the years. Notable cases include the Katriya Hotel in…