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Pimpri Chinchwad’s PCMC Tax on Amenities Sparks Outrage

PUNE: Residents of various housing societies in Pimpri Chinchwad are protesting the civic authorities’ decision to charge property tax on amenity spaces in residential complexes. They argue that this decision adds to the financial strain on residents already facing increased maintenance costs. Recently, several societies received property tax bills ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for common areas like clubhouses, swimming pools, libraries, and society offices. Residents claim that property tax has historically only applied to individual residential units and that common areas should not be taxed separately. Representatives from housing societies expressed surprise at this new…

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Navi Mumbai Marks 500 Buildings Unsafe, Issues Evacuation Notices

NAVI MUMBAI: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has identified 500 buildings as dangerous, following a comprehensive department-wise survey of existing structures within its jurisdiction. These buildings fall under the classification outlined in Section 264 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. The NMMC has issued notices to the relevant cooperative housing societies, instructing them to vacate the buildings classified as C-1, in accordance with a directive from the high court. NMMC emphasizes that these structures are deemed unsafe for human habitation in their current state. In adherence to Section 265 (A) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, housing societies must…

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Navi Mumbai urges residents to audit buildings over 30 years old

NAVI MUMBAI: A recent survey within the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) identified 513 buildings as dangerous according to various provisions of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. As per Section 265(A) of the Act, buildings that have been in use for over 30 years must undergo a structural audit conducted by a civil or structural engineer registered with the NMMC. This audit timeline begins from the date the building received its occupancy certificate, whether full or partial. The civic body urges residents to complete the structural audits promptly. Residents need to submit a certificate confirming that all recommended repairs have…