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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…

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Full Interest Waiver for Patna Property Tax Defaulters

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced an important relief initiative, offering a 100% waiver on interest and penalties for property tax defaulters. This measure is effective immediately and will remain in place until March 31, 2026. This initiative is part of the newly approved “Bihar Municipal Property Tax Incentive Scheme for Interest and Penalty Waiver – 2025.” It allows property owners to settle their outstanding property tax for the financial year 2025-26, as well as for previous years, by paying just the principal amount in a single lump sum to fully clear their arrears. The scheme has been…

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Patna civic body collects ₹40 crore in property tax in 3 months

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has achieved notable success in property tax collection, securing Rs 40 crore in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is over 28% of its annual goal. This achievement follows a 5% rebate for property owners who made timely payments, valid until Monday, June 30. The municipal body has set an ambitious target of Rs 141 crore for this financial year, a significant increase from the Rs 117 crore collected in 2024-25. Ashish Kumar, the additional municipal commissioner, confirmed the figures, stating, “The collection represents over 28.36% of our annual target for…