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Patna civic body collects ₹1 crore in special tax drive

Representative AI image PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) successfully collected around Rs 1 crore in property tax within just two days through a targeted recovery initiative. A six-member flying squad visited various wards to collect outstanding dues from property owners with arrears exceeding Rs 50,000. Municipal Commissioner Yaspal Meena convened a review meeting on Friday with revenue and executive officers to streamline further collection efforts. Officials warned that property owners who do not settle their dues by the deadline risk having their bank accounts frozen and their properties attached. The corporation has already issued notices to major defaulters, prohibiting…

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ED Charges Five with Laundering ₹36.66 Crore from Sand Mining

PATNA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has lodged a prosecution complaint in the Special PMLA Court in Patna against Arun Yadav, Kiran Devi, Rajesh Kumar Ranjan, and Dipu Kumar, as well as their company, Kiran Durga Contractors Pvt Ltd, for money laundering. This case centers around substantial illegal funds generated primarily through unauthorized sand mining in Bihar, alongside corruption and related criminal activities. The investigation commenced following multiple FIRs filed by Bihar Police and the Special Vigilance Unit alleging various offenses, including cheating, extortion, illegal sand mining, and possession of assets disproportionate to their lawful income. During the inquiry, the ED…

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CAG Highlights Issues in PMAY-Gramin Bihar Implementation

PATNA: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has raised concerns about irregularities in the implementation of the PMAY-G scheme in Bihar. Allegations include the sanctioning of pucca houses to minors and geo-tagging of houses located in Delhi and Jharkhand. The findings were presented in the state Assembly on Thursday. According to the report, “During the audit of sampled districts, instances were found where houses were sanctioned to ineligible beneficiaries. The PMAY-G does not allow the registration of houses to minors unless specific conditions are met. In September 2017, the central government clarified that if both beneficiaries (husband and…

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PMAY Houses in Bihar for 1.04 Crore: Rural Minister

PATNA: On Tuesday, Rural Development Department (RDD) Minister Shrawan Kumar presented to the state assembly that the construction of pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is slated for 1.04 crore families identified through a survey, pending approval from the Centre. “The list of the 1.04 crore families eligible for pucca houses under PMAY has been sent to the Centre, and we are currently awaiting their clearance,” Kumar stated, noting that 20 lakh families have already applied online for housing under PMAY. Kumar responded to the government’s appeal for a grant of Rs 23,701.17 crore for the RDD…

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Bihar asks Centre to release ₹3,000 crore for PMAY-Gramin

PATNA: The Bihar government has requested the Centre to expedite the release of the pending ₹3,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), as announced by a state minister during Wednesday’s assembly session. In response to a question, Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar explained that the Centre had previously released ₹91 crore in January, which was distributed among PMAY-G beneficiaries without an SNA account. “We faced challenges in establishing an SNA account for fund distribution under PMAY-G. We have asked the Centre to release ₹3,000 crore, allowing us to distribute the funds to beneficiaries without an SNA,” he…

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Bihar CM Sets January 31 Deadline for Land Survey

PATNA: On Tuesday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that all pending land measurement applications will be addressed by January 31 through a special initiative. This effort aims to minimize delays, enhance transparency, and mitigate land disputes across the state. In a social media update, the Chief Minister stated these reforms will greatly benefit residents by creating a more transparent and efficient land measurement process. “People often face long wait times after applying for land measurement, which can lead to unnecessary hardships and disputes,” the CM mentioned in his post. He emphasized that all pending applications would be resolved by January…

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Patna implements strict rules to combat construction dust pollution

PATNA: As Patna’s air quality has recently dropped into the “moderate” category, concerns regarding increasing particulate pollution have led the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) to implement stricter regulations on the disposal of construction and demolition waste to address dust pollution. Over the past 24 hours, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Patna was recorded at 177, classified as “moderate,” according to a bulletin from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released on Wednesday. According to the bulletin, PM2.5 has been identified as the main pollutant in the city, primarily arising from building materials and construction debris. In response, the…

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Patna resolves 671 property tax and waste charge issues in a month

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has addressed 671 complaints regarding property tax and solid waste charges out of 1,782 grievances reported within the past month, showcasing a significant advancement in citizen-focused governance. Officials report that the civic body is prioritizing expedited resolution through its enhanced grievance redressal system. On Monday, Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena stated, “We are promptly managing complaints to ensure timely relief for residents. The remaining cases, mostly directed to zonal offices, are actively being processed, with regular reviews conducted by relevant officers for prompt resolution.” The commissioner has issued stern directives to executive officers across all…

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Property Tax to Increase for 5,000 Households in Patna

PATNA: The urban development and housing department (UDHD) has upgraded 19 main roads to the ‘principal main road’ (PMR) category, affecting over 5,000 households who will now face approximately 1.5 times higher residential property taxes. This significant change in property tax assessment for the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) comes after UDHD’s approval. The UDHD announced the upgrade of roads on May 19, leading to the PMC’s notification on December 2. A list of 112 newly classified roads has been released by the PMC. Of these, 43 roads are now designated as PMRs, and 69 are classified as main roads. Prominent…