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Kolhapur Survey Reveals 204 Illegal Builds Near Tawde Hotel

KOLHAPUR: A survey by the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation has uncovered 204 illegal constructions across 158 acres of civic land adjacent to the Tawde hotel on Kolhapur-Gandhinagar road. This includes 88 structures built in defiance of court orders, according to officials. Out of the total constructions, 33 are located within the floodplain of the Panchaganga river, raising significant environmental and safety issues. The survey, conducted by five KMC teams on April 24 and 25, has been forwarded to the municipal commissioner for further action. This survey stems from a recent Supreme Court decision affirming that the land claimed by the Uchgaon…

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Kolhapur Committee Voices Concerns on Third Development Plan Draft

KOLHAPUR: On Tuesday evening, the Kolhapur City Civic Action Committee convened with the deputy director of the town planning department regarding the draft of the municipal corporation’s third development plan. The committee expressed concerns, claiming the plan has become focused solely on imposing and lifting reservations. Committee members highlighted a troubling trend: as the city’s population and vehicle count have surged, the availability of essential community spaces—such as gardens, playgrounds, schools, parking lots, and open areas—has diminished. They pointed out that the second revised development plan for the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) was valid from 1911 to 2011, yet the…

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Kolhapur Offers 80% Rebate on Property Tax and Water Penalties

KOLHAPUR: The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has announced an 80% rebate on penalties for property tax and late water bill fees, applicable to defaulters who settle all outstanding amounts, including the current bill, in one payment. This rebate scheme is effective from March 26 to 31, with all Citizen Facilitation Centers operating during holidays from March 28 to 31, 2026. The KMC confirmed that this rebate applies to both residential and non-residential properties for payments made between March 26 and 31, 2026, as per the resolution passed by the general body and directives from Mayor Rouparani Nikam, with the approval…