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Nagpur Civic Body Signs ₹129 Crore Sokta Bhavan Deal

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has made a significant stride in augmenting its non-tax revenue by finalizing a ₹129 crore deal for the revitalization of the dilapidated Sokta Bhavan at Gandhibagh into a contemporary commercial complex, which will also include a Citizen Facilitation Centre. This project, undertaken on a design-build-finance-operate-and-sale (DBFOS) basis, stands as one of the highest-value redevelopment contracts for the civic body in recent years, particularly after several unsuccessful attempts to attract bidders. On November 6, the civic administration issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to PrafulVed Infra Ltd, whose lump-sum offer of ₹129 crore was the…

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Nagpur to Auction 113 Properties for ₹1.9 Cr Tax Recovery

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) plans to auction 113 properties valued at Rs 141 crore to recover unpaid dues of Rs 1.9 crore from tax defaulters. Despite multiple notices and public announcements, these defaulters have yet to settle their arrears. According to the property tax department, the largest outstanding amount is Rs 21.78 lakh for 24 properties in Sitabuldi and Lendra Park. Additionally, Rs 1.20 crore is owed across 48 properties in areas such as Zingabai Takli, Gorewada, Indora, Borgaon, and Mankapur. Other notable dues include Rs 14.43 lakh from 12 properties in Ajni, Somalwada, and Khapri; Rs 13.28…

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Nagpur Seeks Freehold Status for 332 Shiv Nagar Plots

Representative image NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is preparing to submit a proposal to the state government to grant freehold status to 332 plots in the Shiv Nagar (Mirchi Bazaar) layout. This decision has sparked new political dynamics ahead of the civic elections, as plot holders from the remaining 20 NMC-owned layouts—over 1,300 beneficiaries citywide—are now advocating for similar relief, claiming favoritism and selective action by the administration. The proposal, strongly advocated by Central Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke and endorsed by CM Devendra Fadnavis, aims to convert leasehold plots in Shiv Nagar into freehold. This comes after the government’s…

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Nagpur Civic Body Targets Property Tax Defaulters with Tech Warrants

NAGPUR: In a decisive effort to address rising property tax arrears, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a rigorous enforcement campaign utilizing technology to identify habitual defaulters. Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari has instructed the property tax department to actively pursue overdue payments, leading to the implementation of a new automated warrant alert system for those who neglect tax notices, as stated by Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Revenue) Milind Meshram. The NMC is facing challenges in generating funds for essential projects. Disturbingly, data reveals that 261 prime property owners across the city have defaulted on property tax payments exceeding ₹25 lakh…

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Nagpur: Officials to Assess Laxmi Nagar Fire Damage

NAGPUR: Following a significant fire that destroyed the ground floor of a commercial-residential building containing Reliance Fresh Mart at Aath Rasta Chowk, Laxmi Nagar, senior officials from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) visited the site on Wednesday to initiate an inquiry into potential unauthorized constructions and fire safety violations. Additional Commissioner Vaishnavi B and Deputy Commissioner Milind Meshram, who is also overseeing the Laxmi Nagar zone, assessed the damaged building and spoke with residents and firefighters. Their visit comes amid rising concerns regarding encroachments in the basement and parking area, where the fire reportedly began. According to sources, the building,…

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Nagpur to Auction 149 Properties for Unpaid Taxes

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is intensifying its efforts to recover long-overdue property taxes, targeting 149 properties for auction in an attempt to collect ₹3.29 crore. So far, it has successfully retrieved ₹95.3 crore through property tax warrants. Currently, property tax arrears in Nagpur have exceeded ₹938.7 crore. A recent report highlighted that 261 prime properties are in default, each owing more than ₹25 lakh, collectively amounting to ₹442.34 crore in arrears. As of September 2025, the property tax and assessment department has issued 10,042 warrants under Taxation Rule 42, covering outstanding dues of ₹95.31 crore. Out of these,…

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Nagpur Civic Body Auctions Properties to Recover Tax Dues

NAGPUR: In a significant move against property tax defaulters, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) initiated property auctions and asset seizures in the Lakadganj and Laxmi Nagar zones to recover unpaid dues. In Lakadganj Zone (Ward 08), a public auction on Friday featured 19 properties in Mauja Pardi and Mauja Nagpur. During the event, five property owners settled their dues with a total of Rs10.45 lakh, while another five properties valued at Rs1.66 crore were successfully auctioned. Nine properties are still pending, and owners have until October 10, 2025, to make payments; otherwise, the NMC will auction them under the Maharashtra…

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Nagpur: 260+ Properties Default on ₹442 Crore Tax

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is facing significant challenges in securing funding for essential projects, now compounded by the revelation that 261 prime properties in the city have defaulted on property tax payments exceeding Rs 25 lakh each, with total arrears reaching a shocking Rs 442.34 crore. If NMC can recover even some of these dues, officials believe it could greatly benefit the Nag River Pollution Abatement Project. As per official records, the most substantial defaults occur in the Hanuman Nagar zone, where 21 properties collectively owe Rs 106.02 crore. This is closely followed by Lakadganj zone with 29…

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Nagpur First in State to Issue TDR Certificates for Encroached Land

NAGPUR: In a groundbreaking initiative in Maharashtra, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has commenced the distribution of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) certificates to original landowners whose properties have been encroached by slum residents. This initiative, spearheaded under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, aims to address a long-standing conflict between landowners and encroachers. For years, private land plots in Nagpur were taken over by slum clusters, hindering landowners from developing their properties while residents lacked legal rights due to insufficient documentation. This state government scheme seeks to resolve both issues—landowners will receive TDR certificates that can be sold for financial compensation, while…

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Nagpur to Launch Housing Project for Sanitation Workers Soon

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to initiate a housing project under the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Awas Yojana. Shersingh (Satish Dagor), chairman of the Maharashtra State Safai Kamgar Commission, announced on Monday that the first phase will include the construction of 392 two-BHK flats, each spanning 500 square feet, in mauja Nari at an estimated cost of ₹93 crore. A detailed project report has been approved, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected to conduct the bhoomipuja soon. “This project has been long overdue, but it has now overcome all obstacles and will provide dignified housing for sanitation…