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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…

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Two Pune Officials Suspended for Ignoring Illegal Builds

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has suspended two officials from the TDR department for allegedly allowing the construction of two unauthorized floors at a property in Baner. Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram took disciplinary action against junior engineer Shubhangi Tarukmare and deputy engineer Sandeep Misal under section 56(2)(F) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, pending a departmental inquiry. As per the order, the construction of the sixth and seventh floors was proposed through the additional use of TDR, exceeding the approved plan. However, construction on the sixth floor has already been completed, and work on the seventh floor is…